Ruchika Gupta Ruchika Gupta Asked 5 months ago

Can pregnancy cause uti?

I'm in my second trimester and have been feeling a little discomfort, like a constant urge to pee. My friend suggested it might be a UTI. Is it common for pregnant women to get UTIs, and should I be concerned?

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Rajesh Chawla Rajesh Chawla Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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My wife got a UTI during her second trimester and we spent half our time running to the washroom! The physical pressure on the bladder is no joke. Get it treated quickly by your doctor before it turns into a bigger headache.

Snehal Deshmukh Snehal Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Pregnancy mein UTI hona bahut common hai, ho na. Actually, body hormones changes and bladder pressure make it easy for bacteria. Pls lots of water piyo aur doctor ko dikha lo, neglect mat karna.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I tried drinking coconut water and barley water when I got a UTI during pregnancy, and while they helped soothe the burning, I still needed antibiotics to fully cure it. Please don't rely only on home tips; get a urine culture done to be safe.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it happens because the muscles in your urinary tract relax during pregnancy. Don't worry, but don't ignore it either. Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and make sure you visit your doctor for a safe prescription today.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Please do not ignore even a mild burning sensation. I had an untreated UTI during my pregnancy which led to a kidney infection and early labor scares. Go to your gynecologist immediately and get the proper medication.

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Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I completely panicked when I saw a bit of blood and felt burning while peeing during my fifth month. Turns out it was just a standard UTI and a short course of safe antibiotics cleared it right up. It is very common, so try not to stress.

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