Pregnancy is a happy time for women, but during this time there are many changes in the body. Avoiding infection is very important at this time, as any infection can affect both mother and baby. UTI (urinary tract infection) is a common problem in pregnant women, caused by e-coli bacteria. To avoid this, it is important to take care of some important things.
Measures to prevent UTI in pregnancy
1. Drink more and more liquid
Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.
Eat healthy drinks like buttermilk, coconut water.
Avoid sweet juices and caffeine -containing drinks, as they can increase infection.
2. Take care of sex hygiene
Urine before and after sexual relations, it can lead to bacteria.
Take special care of cleanliness.
3. Do not stop urin
Preventing urination can increase infection.
Whenever urination comes, go to the bathroom immediately and empty the bladder completely.
4. Keep cleanliness
Take a bath daily. If you are not bathing due to cold, then take a sponge bath and wear clean clothes.
Take special care of the cleanliness of the genital area.
5. Select the right clothes
Wear clean and cotton underwear daily.
Avoid tight-fitting pants, leggings or synthetic fabric clothing, maintaining moisture that can cause bacteria to grow.
6. Clean it correctly after passing urin
After using the toilet, wipe the back from the back to the back from the tissue paper, so that the bacteria do not spread forward.
Keep the genital area clean and dry.
