Urinary tract infections are frequent during pregnancy, since there are certain changes in the urinary tract during gestation that may favor their development. Among these factors are:
- Dilatation of the ureters.
- Pressure on ureters and bladder.
- Decreased muscle tone in the ureters.
- Increased vesico-ureteral reflux.
- Increased bladder volume.
- Increased urine pH.
These urinary tract infections in pregnancy can be asymptomatic bacteriuria, cystitis and acute pyelonephritis. In any case, appropriate antibiotic treatment should be given to avoid complications.
Read the full article on: Why are urinary tract infections so common in pregnancy? ( 29).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/10/2023
