What can I do when I get UTI?


UTI is very common during pregnancy. About 1 in 12 pregnant women can experience it during the course of their pregnancy. Increased bladder volume, decreased bladder tone, hormonal changes make it difficult for the lower urinary tract to fight off invading bacteria, and small amounts of urine remain in the bladder longer than they should all contribute to this problem and make you susceptible to UTI. If you are experiencing pain during urination, increased urge to pee, if you have detected blood in your urine, if your urine smells strong or if you experience a lot of pain in the bladder region, then you have UTI. Some women don't even realize they have this problem, which is one of the reasons why doctors routinely check for this infection during routine checkups. You can reduce your odds of developing this problem by drinking lots of fluids, urinating frequently, wiping from front to back after a visit to the washroom and urinating after intercourse.
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