From the moment a small fertilized egg is created, the whole organ system of the pregnant mother begins to change drastically, and urinary problems are the most common challenges that pregnant mothers encounter. What will happen to a pregnant mother’s urination? Frequent urination is often the most common symptom of early pregnancy, starting around the 6th week of pregnancy. Some pregnant mothers even notice the symptoms of frequent urination before they know they are expecting a baby. Why do pregnant mothers love to go to the bathroom? First of all, the kidneys of pregnant mothers will be larger than usual, under the influence of hormones, the blood flow in and out of the kidneys will be 30% more than usual, so the urine produced will be a lot more than normal! Secondly, with the process of pregnant mama’s heart and body fat, there will be more and more blood in the body, and eventually even half as much as before, so the workload of the kidneys will increase accordingly, and there will naturally be more and more urine. Then, as the process of pregnancy, the uterus is getting bigger and bigger. The uterus and bladder are good neighbors, so the bladder is compressed, the storage space is affected, and the urine can’t be stored as much …… uterus (above): because we are a family ~~~ bladder (below): a family that loves each other ~~~ 3 night urination is getting more and more, pregnant mothers are so hard! Pregnant mothers may get up at night to go to the bathroom more and more often. Because after lying flat, the body fluids accumulated in the lower extremities during the day enter the blood circulation, so the amount of urine increases during the night. I bought a magazine at the newsstand and it said, “In the middle of pregnancy, as the uterus grows and rises above the pelvic level, pregnant women will feel relief from frequent urination”. Don’t get your hopes up, pregnant mothers! Because some clinical studies do not support this claim, that is, the symptoms of frequent urination in the middle of pregnancy are not necessarily significantly relieved. Some doctors have asked pregnant mothers to accurately measure the number and volume of urination, and found that both the volume of single urine and the number of urination have increased, without any reduction in the middle of pregnancy. Say goodbye to the toilet, all relaxed it …… the whole person is not good! TIPS1, pregnant mothers should try to avoid diuretic beverages, such as tea, coffee, and of course, alcohol should not be touched. TIPS2, when urinating, the body can slightly lean forward so that the bladder can be emptied as much as possible.TIPS3, do not drink less or no water because you are afraid to go to the toilet, once you feel thirsty, it is not good. The importance of adequate water for both mother and baby cannot be overstated. Be wary of urinary tract infections during pregnancy. Well, for the sake of the baby, I put up with even the worst frequent urination! Pregnant mothers, this is not true either. If you notice any of the following problems, please pay attention to them and seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you feel pain or a burning sensation when urinating 2. If you feel the urge to urinate but only urinate a drop or two when you go to the toilet 3. If there is an increase in discharge from the urethra or vulva pregnant mothers must be careful if there is a urinary tract infection or a combination of other infections, such as Candida vaginitis. The urinary tract infection is the most common infectious disease of pregnant mama, if not treated in time, it may lead to pyelonephritis, and the risk of premature birth or even miscarriage. In addition, if protein or glucose is found in the urine test, it should be further evaluated by a specialist. Is it safe to use medication if the infection is present? This question is indeed a bit of a headache, both for the pregnant mama and the doctor. In fact, if the FDA groups the drugs as Class A and B, it is safe to use them under the guidance of doctors. For example, some penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, such as clotrimazole vaginal suppositories and topical creams. 6 Once I see you, I smile, I leak pee …… Uh, yes, it does seem a bit awkward. By late pregnancy, as the baby’s head enters the mama’s pelvis, it often presses on the bladder and many pregnant mamas experience “stress incontinence”, which is the involuntary flow of urine when coughing, laughing, sneezing, lifting things or exercising. What to do? First, ask the mother not to hold her urine for too long during late pregnancy so that her bladder does not become too full. Secondly, try KEGEL training exercises! By exercising the pelvic floor muscles, you can not only reduce stress incontinence, but also be a great way to recover from childbirth and the perinatal period! This training method is easy to do, tried and true, and effective. How do you do it? Please refer to the previous article “How to train your pelvic floor muscles step by step”. Third, postpartum rehabilitation is also very important, early training, once and for all. TIPS: Empty your bladder before exercising, and put a small urine pad when exercising.