During pregnancy, there are truly embarrassing situations (forgive the redundancy) for the expectant mother. One of the most common, especially during the first and third trimesters of pregnancy, is the urge to go to the bathroom at full speed as if you were participating in an Olympic race.
Therefore, if you are a champion of 100 meters to the bathroom, we explain why you feel like urinating frequently when you are pregnant . Why is it that you have to run to the nearest bathroom.
Why is it that I continually go to the bathroom?
One of the reasons is the increased volume of fluids in the pregnant woman’s body. This increase causes the kidneys to constantly work to eliminate substances that they do not need, causing the frequency of urination to increase.
For its part, as the pregnancy progresses and the size of the uterus increases, the pressure on the bladder also increases in the last stage of pregnancy, causing it to be emptied more frequently.
In the last weeks of pregnancy, when the belly drops and exerts even greater pressure on the bladder, urine leaks are common, which can happen due to a sneeze or a laugh, so it is recommended that you protect your underwear with a small compress .
Do not confuse urine leakage with amniotic fluid leakage. The latter occur when underwear is wet with a watery liquid that flows slowly but constantly, or when performing certain movements.
Don’t stop hydrating
Even if you notice that you go to the bathroom more often, do not deprive yourself of drinking water during pregnancy. Remember that frequent urination helps purify the body of toxins and reduce the incidence of kidney stones, so always try to have a bathroom nearby.
During pregnancy, your thirst threshold increases and you feel the need to drink water more often. It is estimated that the need for fluids in pregnancy is 2.7 liters per day, although it depends on each woman. Adequate hydration helps to prevent constipation, to improve the condition of the skin and even if it seems a contradiction, to reduce fluid retention, among others.
To avoid too many nighttime awakenings that aggravate insomnia episodes, try to reduce your fluid intake during dinner and empty your bladder before going to bed .
Should I be worried?
Many times, the need to go to the bathroom frequently is associated with a possible urinary infection, but by itself it is not a symptom of illness or infection , unless it is accompanied by other symptoms such as:
- Burning sensation when urinating
- Pain when urinating
- Pain in the lower belly
- Frequent need to urinate, even though the bladder is empty
- Cloudy or odorous urine
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