How to Treat a UTI During Pregnancy?

ByUtkarsha Gupta
Updated:15 Jan 2025, 2:33 pm
Medically reviewed byDr Sreeja Rani

If you're pregnant and have a UTI, prompt treatment is essential to avoid complications. Antibiotics are likely to be recommended by your healthcare professional. Make sure to complete the entire course as prescribed. To avoid UTIs and safeguard both your health and the health of your unborn child, stay hydrated and practise excellent cleanliness.

Pregatips
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable, but they're a common complaint among women. Getting a UTI while pregnant, however, is a whole other level of unpleasantness. You may be experiencing signs such as burning when you urinate and a constant urge to go, in addition to the many other unpleasant pregnancy side effects.
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However, you do not need to put on a brave face and suffer; instead, seek treatment as soon as possible. Here's everything you need to know about having a UTI during pregnancy, as well as how to avoid getting one in the first place.

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Disclaimer: Medically approved by Dr Sreeja Rani, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, Bangalore

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