During pregnancy, toilet trips can be a challenging break from an already busy day. Who would have thought it would be the one who would replace the trouble of running to the toilet during menstruation and weaken the bladder? Fortunately, starting today there are things you can do to alleviate additional impulses and improve bladder control.
Why are there extra trips?
There are many reasons why your bladder can behave differently during pregnancy. Know that it is normal to experience periods of increased frequency of urination. During pregnancy, your body contains more fluids and your kidneys work overtime to flush out waste from the body. During the first few weeks of pregnancy, you may feel the need to go more frequently due to natural hormonal changes.
By the third trimester of pregnancy, weight will be added and the baby’s position shift will also put pressure on the bladder. This can cause you to urinate more frequently, especially if your pelvic muscles are weak, and even a small amount of urine may leak.
Increases the bladder
If you have too much bathroom breaks, there are many simple changes that can improve your situation. When you go to the bathroom, try to completely empty your bladder. Some women suggest that they lean forward a little. Drink water regularly during the day, but reduce liquids before bedtime. Another important step is to pay more attention to the contents of the cup.
In addition to when you drink, or how much you drink, it may be what you drink, that’s causing the problem.
Six drinks that you might blame for your bathroom break:
- Coffee & Tea: Caffeine-based drinks have a diuretic effect that urinates more (even caffeine-containing coffee and tea contain caffeine).
- Highly acidic fruit juice: These drinks, including all citrus fruits, tomato juice, pineapple juice, and more, contain a large amount of citric acid that can stimulate the bladder.
- Carbonated drinks: Soda and cola, such as cola, can worsen the bladder in a similar acidity way, even if they don’t have caffeine.
- Artificially sweet drinks: The next time you reach for soda or juice, check the label before drinking. Research shows that fake sugar, commonly found in super sweet drinks, may make bathrooms more frequent day and night.
- alcohol: Of course, you shouldn’t drink this anyway, but in addition to the great risk, alcohol has been shown to act as a bladder irritant.
- Extra sweet drink: Sweet drinks such as honey, corn syrup, fructose will aggravate the bladder and need to go to the bathroom.
Common bladder changes during pregnancy
Frequent urination
As the baby grows in the uterus and causes it Enlargethe additional pressure on the bladder reduces how much urine the bladder can hold. This is why you may need to pee more frequently.
infection
Your body undergoes many hormones and physical changes during pregnancy. This can increase your chances of suffering from urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney infections. If you think you have a UTI, it is important to consult your doctor immediately – without treatment, these infections can cause complications such as Premature birth. This is why your doctor does it Check for bacteria In your urine – if your doctor finds anything, they may still prescribe antibiotics even if you don’t report symptoms of UTI.
Bladder leak
The pressure from the uterus pulls the muscles that support the pelvic organs (pelvic floor). This is something you could go through.”Stress incontinence,” or urine leakage. Essentially, if you have to pee and laugh, if you have to cough or sneeze a little more, you may have a bit of leakage.
Kidney stones
As the uterus grows, it can put pressure on the urinary tract and affect how urinary drainage from the kidneys to the bladder. Furthermore, the amount of Calcium increases It can increase the risk of kidney stones forming in the urine during pregnancy. Kidney stones are not extremely common during pregnancy and usually occur during part 2 or 3 if they occur.
Conclusion
The key to discovering that it’s right for your body is simply paying attention to how different drinks and foods affect you. Adopting healthy intimate habits can have a major impact on your daily health before, after pregnancy, after pregnancy. Keep an eye on any signs of infection, wipe back and forth, wear breathable clothing, and wash only with products specially designed for intimate use. All of these help you stay fresh and healthy every day.
Finally, when the baby and the belly grow larger, pressure is applied to the bladder and pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles are responsible for controlling your body functions, and if weakened, it can lead to bladder leakage. You can strengthen your pelvic floor with a simple contract and release exercise called Kegels. Learn more about these exercises and how to prevent pregnancy before it develops.
Please note that advice provided by Intimina may not be relevant to the individual case. Always consult your physician or other licensed practitioner for specific concerns about your health.
