waterworks???

[MrsC2008]

Hi ladies just a quick question,how common are water/uti infections in pregnancy? Iam 16weeks n today i cant stop going a wee and my bladder hurts/aches,dont kno if its the baby playing up or ive got sum infection,ive never suffered frm waterworks problems b4 ,any advice is much appreciated thanks xxx

[danni2386]

OMG yesss soo common sadly. even yeast infections are. which we all know are sooo gross and we know we all take care of ourselves..but its soo common. a safe otc for yeasts is the monistat 7 after 12 weeks. if you ever get that. and just a tooon of water. i used to barely have 2 a day and now im trying for 4-8 a day. its not easy being preggo but it causes your body to go nuts...your fine. just let your doctor know hell prescribe something safely for oyu

[MrsC2008]

Thanks girls, its just really annoyin coz iam on holiday at the mo and cant get to my docs,i havnt got a clue about water infections coz ive only ever had one in my life,iam drinkin loads of water and will try n get to a local docs or walk in centre in the mornin :-) thanks

[brit0585]

Yes very very common. Go get some meds from your dr as they can turn into a kidney infection which is really bad and you would probably be hospitalized. You will know if its a bladder infection by the frequent urination, burning feeling when you pee, if its cloudy or colored in any way, and if it has a very strong smell. But since you have the frequent urination and the burning feeling I would go in right away and have them do a test to make sure. The meds are totally safe. I have had 2 bladder infections recently and then a yeast infections right after due to being on the meds for so long. Make sure you ask them about taking a pro biotic so that doesnt happen because yeast infections are so annoying. But its very common and dont be surprised if you get another. Just try to drink more and more water. It will help flush out the infection as well.

[bex236]

Apparently they're very common throughout pregnancy, I have a bladder infection at the moment and been prescribed a course of amoxicillin. Go to your midwife and enquire about it there :)