I've heard that UTIs are quite common during pregnancy, and I want to be careful. What exactly causes UTIs during pregnancy? I want to understand so I can try to prevent them.
I remember getting a UTI in my second trimester and I completely freaked out. The doctor explained that our growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder, making it easy for bacteria to grow. It is very common, so don't worry too much, but definitely check with your gynac for safe medicine.
Actually, pregnancy hormones like progesterone relax the urinary tract muscles, which slows down the flow of urine. My gynac told me this, along with the physical pressure of the growing baby, makes us super prone to UTIs. She advised me to never hold urine and to get a urine culture done if there's any burning sensation.
Oh god, I panicked so badly when I felt that burning sensation, thinking something was wrong with the baby! But my doctor reassured me that UTIs are super common because our bladder doesn't empty fully during pregnancy. Just drink plenty of fluids and let your doctor know so they can guide you safely.
Ghar pe, we can do simple things like drinking lots of water and coconut water to flush out everything. But honestly, during pregnancy, even a small UTI shouldn't be ignored. Please speak to your doc immediately, she will give you pregnancy-safe antibiotics that will clear it up quickly.
I was literally constantly washing and obsessing over hygiene, and still I got a UTI during my fifth month! It made me so anxious about the baby's safety. Honestly, please don't wait or try self-treating, just call your gynac because they need to check it and give the right medicine to keep the baby safe.
