I've heard that UTIs are more common during pregnancy, and I'm wondering why. What is it about pregnancy that causes UTIs? Is there something specific that changes in the body?
I was actually reading about this yesterday while doing my research. The physical pressure on the bladder and hormone changes make us super prone to UTIs. Have you tried drinking sugar-free cranberry juice? It's supposed to help prevent it, but definitely consult your doctor first.
Hormones relax the urinary tract muscles, which slows down urine flow and causes UTIs. When I was dealing with severe nausea, drinking water was so hard, which made the UTI worse. Try to sip water slowly throughout the day, and tell your gynac if you feel any burning.
I had a UTI in my second trimester because of these pregnancy changes. It's very common because the urine becomes less acidic and easier for bacteria to grow. My doctor put me on safe pregnancy antibiotics, so please don't ignore it if you have pain.
I completely panicked when I felt that burning sensation and thought something was wrong with my baby! But my doctor reassured me that it's very normal due to anatomical changes in pregnancy. Just get a simple urine test done and let your gynac guide you, it gets cleared up easily.
During pregnancy, the growing uterus presses on the bladder, which prevents it from emptying fully and leads to bacteria buildup. When I had my delivery at Apollo, the doctors and nurses explained this beautifully and gave me a safe wash to use. Definitely ask your hospital staff for the right guidance.
Basically, our babies use our bladders as a trampoline, which doesn't let the pee clear out completely, inviting unwanted bacterial guests! Just drink gallons of water to flush them out. But jokes aside, if it burns, go see your doc immediately.
