Is frequent urination normal during pregnancy?

There are many reasons for frequent urination, some are physiological and some are pathological. Frequent urination can also occur during pregnancy, especially in the second half of pregnancy. Many pregnant women experience an increase in the frequency of urination. Because this time is very sensitive and important, they may worry that it will affect the development of the fetus. So, is frequent urination normal during mid-pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Is frequent urination normal during pregnancy?

After pregnancy, the amount of blood in a woman's body increases significantly, causing a large amount of extra fluid to enter the bladder after being "processed" by the kidneys, resulting in frequent urination; moreover, the gradually expanding uterus after pregnancy compresses the bladder, and frequent urination naturally occurs.

As pregnancy progresses, the frequency and volume of urination increase. Pregnant women should not feel depressed because of this.

Frequent urination is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy. This frequent urination is not accompanied by urgency or pain, and urine tests do not show any abnormalities, so no treatment is required. However, urinary tract infections caused by various reasons during pregnancy may also cause frequent urination, often accompanied by urgency and pain. If the urine test is abnormal, you need to seek medical attention immediately.

Therefore, if you only experience frequent urination after pregnancy, don't worry, as there will be no abnormalities in the fetus. However, care should be taken to prevent and treat urinary tract infections during this period, and special attention should be paid to reducing the mechanical pressure of the uterus on the ureter, reducing its expansion and urine congestion.

When resting, be sure to lie on your side and avoid lying on your back. Lying on your side can reduce the pressure of the uterus on the ureter and prevent infection caused by urine accumulation in the renal pelvis and ureter. At the same time, pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene, shower or wash the vulva frequently to prevent the growth of local bacteria.

Focus on the second trimester of pregnancy

1. Focus on the second trimester of pregnancy: 13 weeks of pregnancy

Entering the 13th week of pregnancy means that the expectant mother has passed the most dangerous early pregnancy period and the period when miscarriage is most likely to occur, so she can breathe a sigh of relief. Starting from this week, the baby will enter a stage of rapid growth, which is when the mother needs to provide sufficient nutrients.

2. Focus on the second trimester: 14 weeks of pregnancy

The expectant mother's condition has changed a lot this week. The fatigue, nausea and frequent urination in the early pregnancy have decreased. The uterus has grown larger and the abdomen has bulged, and she looks obviously pregnant. Even though you're still a long way from giving birth, your nipples are already producing some milk that looks like the colostrum that's secreted right after giving birth. The amount of "leucorrhea" secreted by expectant mothers in the vagina increases. It is a secretion from the vagina and cervix that contains lactobacilli, vaginal exfoliated epithelial cells and white blood cells. It is a normal phenomenon.

3. Focus on mid-pregnancy: 15 weeks of pregnancy

At this time, the expectant mother's uterus has grown and out of the pelvis, and there will be an obvious bulge under the belly button. The mother can feel her uterus 7.6 to 10 cm below the belly button. Although the hormonal surge has slowed, you may still feel more fragile, sensitive, and irritable than before pregnancy. As the pregnancy weeks increase, the expectant mother's cardiopulmonary function load increases, her heart rate increases, and her breathing becomes faster and deeper, which may aggravate her original anxiety.

4. Focus on mid-pregnancy: 16 weeks of pregnancy

You may have gained 2000-4500 grams by now. The uterus weighs about 250 grams and the amniotic fluid continues to increase to about 250 ml. The increase in blood volume and amniotic fluid, the support system for the placenta and fetus, and the enlarged breasts cause you to gain a lot of weight. The fetus develops very rapidly at this stage, and expectant mothers should be careful to avoid the occurrence of iron deficiency anemia.