What Are the Causes of a Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy?
Women are more prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs) than men. According to the American Pregnancy Association, pregnant women are even more likely to develop a UTI from week six through week 24 of the pregnancy for a variety of reasons. Treatment of a UTI is important during pregnancy to prevent complications that may harm the baby or the pregnancy. An untreated UTI can lead to further organ infections, like kidney infection, that can cause early labor or a low birth weight baby.
