How you can prevent urinary tract infections in pregnancy

Urinary tract infection is actually an inflammation of a bacterial nature, which is common among pregnant women. Pregnant women are at increased risk of urinary tract infections from the sixth week of pregnancy onwards due to changes in their urinary tract. As the foetus develops, its weight can block the flow of urine from the bladder, thus creating an environment for bacteria to grow. Find out with Barza how you can prevent urinary tract infections in pregnancy!

Here are 10 rules to keep in mind to prevent urinary tract infections

Hydrate your body

Drink plenty of water, as it dilutes the urine and helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract.

Eliminate processed products from your diet

Eliminate carbonated drinks, caffeine, alcohol and sugar.

Increase your vitamin C intake

For this, you can include citrus fruits, sea buckthorn, currants, broccoli or kiwi fruit in your menu.

Develop the habit of urinating as soon as the need arises

Empty your bladder completely when you urinate. Be sure to urinate, every time, before and after intimate contact.

Make sure you take care of your intimate area properly

Make sure you wipe from front to back after using the toilet. For extra comfort and protection you can use baking soda-based intimate wipes.

Take care of your pH

Avoid frequent intravaginal douching, strong soaps, antiseptic creams, intimate hygiene sprays and powders.

Change your underwear every day

Wear cotton underwear. Avoid wearing tight trousers.

Avoid being in the bath for more than 30 minutes a day

It is recommended not to take prolonged baths in the tub more than twice a day.

Avoid intimate contact while treating urinary tract infection

If you have unprotected sex during urinary tract infections, your partner will be infected too. For this reason, both partners must be treated simultaneously. Otherwise, the infection does not heal. The explanation is simple: bacteria from the woman pass to the partner, and in the partner’s body they have to adapt and change.

Thus altered, they enter the woman’s body again (through sexual contact) and this time they are stronger. Don’t be surprised that if you had an antibiotic test on your first infection and found the antibiotic to be effective, you may find that the antibiotics you used the first time may no longer be effective on a reinfection from a partner.

Use quick and easy screening methods for you and your partner from the first symptoms

You can use the Veneris Rapid Tests together to detect urinary tract infection. The tests are unisex, can be done at home, are over 99% accurate (same accuracy as laboratory tests) and the result is generated in 1-2 minutes. In the case of a positive result, contact your doctor.

Urinary tract infection can recur during the same pregnancy

Women who have had urinary tract infections before pregnancy are more likely to get them again during pregnancy. The same is true for women who have had more than one pregnancy. Most urinary tract infections during pregnancy are treated with antibiotics. Your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic that is safe for your pregnancy, but also effective in eliminating bacteria from your body.

The duration of treatment and choice of medication depends on the symptoms, the health of the pregnant woman and the type of bacteria in the urine. It is important to follow the prescribed treatment regimen exactly to eliminate as much as possible the possibility of reinfection. Never take antibiotics without a doctor’s advice!