Has anyone been bloated during pregnancy and later found out they had urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI), also called bladder infection, is a bacterial inflammation in the urinary tract. Pregnant women are at increased risk for UTI’s starting in week 6 through week 24. Why are UTI’s more common during pregnancy? UTI’s are more common during pregnancy because of changes in the urinary tract. The uterus sits directly on top of the bladder. As the uterus grows, its increased weight can block the drainage of urine from the bladder, causing an infection. What are the signs and symptoms of UTI’s? If you have a urinary tract infection, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: Pain or burning (discomfort) when urinating The need to urinate more often than usual A feeling of urgency when you urinate Blood or mucus in the urine Cramps or pain in the lower abdomen Pain during sexual intercourse Chills, fever, sweats, leaking of urine (incontinence) Waking up from sleep to urinate Change in amount of urine, either more or less Urine that looks cloudy,
