Can kidney and bladder problems affect my pregnancy?
On One Hand: Potential ProblemsKidney and bladder problems can affect your pregnancy. Your two kidneys and bladder help make up your urinary tract. Problems with the kidneys or bladder can cause urinary tract infections–a very common cause of pregnancy complications, according to the University of Virginia Health System.On the Other: No GuaranteesKidney and bladder problems will not necessarily affect your pregnancy. It’s common during pregnancy for the kidneys to enlarge and the bladder to become compressed by the growing uterus. These and other factors may increase the likelihood of urinary tract infections, but there’s no guarantee you will be affected.Bottom LineThere is no solid answer on this because each situation is different. You could develop kidney and bladder problems and have no problems at all with your pregnancy. Or you could develop a serious urinary tract infection and develop serious complications that may lead to hospitalization before childbirth.
