A urine infection during pregnancy doesn’t always show symptoms.

No pain. No burning. No fever.

But it can still cause:

- Preterm labour

- Low birth weight

- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

- Early contractions

- PPROM(pre term premature rupture of membrane)

That’s why a quick urine dipstick at every ANC visit is essential — not optional.

Why does UTI happen more in pregnancy?

- Hormonal changes relax the urinary tract

- Slower urine flow → stasis

- Weakened immune response

- Higher glucose in urine

- Easy ascending infection

How do we detect it?

- Urine dipstick at every visit

- Urine culture if needed (gold standard)

Prevention:

- Drink 1.5–2 L water daily

- Don’t hold urine

- Wipe front to back

- Empty bladder after intercourse

- Avoid vaginal washes

- Cotton underwear

- Control blood sugar

Treatment (safe options):

- Nitrofurantoin (avoid near term)

- Cephalexin

- Amoxicillin–clavulanic acid

- Fosfomycin single dose

Always complete the full course.

we screen early, treat early, and protect both mum and baby.

One simple test can prevent a major complication.

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