Frequent urination is a common difficulty encountered by most pregnant mothers during pregnancy. Many people drink less water or hold back their urine in order to reduce the number of trips to the toilet. In fact, these are incorrect practices. Let’s take a look at the common misunderstandings about frequent urination during pregnancy and the correct ways to deal with it!
Why do I urinate frequently after pregnancy?
Generally speaking, it is normal for expectant mothers to urinate 4-6 times during the day and 0-2 times at night. On the one hand, it is because the uterine organs continue to increase during pregnancy and press on the bladder . The reduction in space will cause the bladder capacity to become smaller, and the urge to urinate will naturally become more frequent.
After the uterus enters the abdominal cavity in the second trimester, the pressure on the bladder will be reduced, and the relative frequency of urination will be improved. But around 38 weeks, as the baby's fetal head descends, the uterus will squeeze into the bladder again, and the urine phenomenon will worsen again. On the other hand, because the metabolites of the mother's own body and the fetal BB need to be excreted together during pregnancy, the urine output will increase.
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Normal frequent urination VS urinary tract infection
Under the action of progesterone, pelvic congestion and urinary tract peristalsis slow down, and the bladder mucosa will be congested and edematous, making it more susceptible to infection, which will also lead to frequent urination. To distinguish, you can pay attention to pain and fever when urinating, or a feeling of unclear urination, and the urine is turbid or even hematuria . This is very likely to be a urinary tract infection, and you must go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
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The correct way to deal with frequent urination
1) Do not drink less water in order to reduce the urge to urinate
The body consumes a lot of energy during pregnancy, so timely replenishment of water is necessary. If there is insufficient water, it will affect the blood concentration, which is detrimental to the metabolism of the fetus. Therefore, expectant mothers should drink 1000-1500ML of water every day, and drinking one cup every 2-3 hours is enough to replenish body moisture.
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2) Don’t hold back your urine
Holding back your urine for a long time will not only affect the normal function of the bladder, but also the metabolic waste that needs to be excreted can easily cause urinary system infection and even affect kidney function if it is retained in the body. Therefore, you should urinate as soon as you feel the urge to urinate, and don’t be afraid of trouble.
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