How to Prevent and Treat UTIs During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

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🗓️ 23 February 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Pregnancy brings many changes to your body, including hormone changes and how your urinary system functions. These changes can increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection, the most common bacterial infection during pregnancy. A UTI can be uncomfortable and may lead to complications if left untreated. The good news is that they are highly treatable. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about UTIs during pregnancy, from symptoms and testing to prevention and treatment options. We also explore the evidence behind popular home remedies like cranberry juice and probiotics. Whether you’ve had a UTI before or want to be informed, this episode will help you feel confident in recognizing and addressing this common pregnancy concern.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.
0:10.7	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast.
0:16.1	Today's episode is all about how to prevent and treat UTIs during pregnancy.
0:22.8	Pregnancy brings so many changes to your body, including hormone changes and how your
0:28.7	urinary system functions.
0:31.0	These changes can increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection.
0:36.4	This is the most common bacterial infection during pregnancy.
0:41.3	A UTI cannot only be uncomfortable, but it can lead to complications if it's left untreated.
0:48.0	The good news is that it is highly treatable. In this episode, I'll break down everything you need to know about UTIs during
0:56.1	pregnancy, from symptoms and testing to prevention and treatment options. We will also explore the
1:03.3	evidence behind popular home remedies like cranberry juice and probiotics. Whether you've had a UTI
1:10.0	before or you want to be informed, this episode will
1:13.5	help you feel confident in recognizing and addressing this common pregnancy concern.
1:19.3	You can find the complete article and all of the resources for this episode at Pregnancy
1:25.6	podcast.com slash UTI.
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1:47.3	There are hundreds of episodes exclusively available to premium members that cover every topic
1:54.1	for pregnancy or planning for your birth. With access to the entire archive, you can binge through
2:00.8	all of the topics that are relevant
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2:13.6	Thank you to KiwiCo for their support. I've had a KiwiCo subscription for my kids for years,
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