Can't hold urine during pregnancy

Pregnant women will always face various physical changes during pregnancy, which are the result of the baby in the belly gradually growing and the hormonal changes in the body. Normal urination is controlled by the bladder. If you feel the urge to defecate but cannot go to the toilet immediately, the bladder plays a big role. However, many pregnant women have found that they suffer from urinary incontinence and cannot control their urination by their own consciousness. So why does urinary incontinence occur during pregnancy?

What is urinary incontinence in pregnant women?

1. The most important cause of urinary incontinence during pregnancy is the relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles and the physical compression damage caused by the increase in the size of the uterus. In addition, the pelvic floor becomes lower and lower in the late pregnancy, and the transmission of abdominal pressure information cannot reach the urethra. The phenomenon of urine leakage becomes more and more serious as the number of weeks of pregnancy increases.

2. If you experience frequent urination or urine leakage during pregnancy, you need to rule out temporary diseases first, such as urinary tract infections such as urethritis and bacteriuria. Because general urinary tract infections will cause a burning sensation when urinating, but pregnancy manifests itself in the form of frequent urination and urine leakage. Therefore, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between the damage caused by physiological and pathological reasons. If you are not sure, you should consult a doctor in time.

What to do if pregnant women have urinary incontinence

1. If you don’t want to get up at night, it’s best not to drink water within 1-2 hours before going to bed. Many mothers often say that frequent urination before childbirth is not a bad thing, because it can train you to get up at night in advance. You must know that this is something you must experience after the baby is born.

2. The urge to urinate always comes. If the pregnant mother fails to go to the toilet in time, she may urinate in her pants, which is extremely embarrassing. Therefore, using sanitary pads during pregnancy can avoid such accidents. However, experts also remind pregnant mothers to change sanitary pads frequently to prevent bacterial infection.

3. This can train the tension of the pelvic floor muscles and help control urination. You can also do pelvic relaxation exercises, which can help prevent stress incontinence. That means kneeling on all fours in a crawling motion, straightening your back, contracting your hip muscles, and pushing your pelvis toward your abdomen. Arch your back for a few seconds and then relax. But do it within your means.

It turns out that urinary incontinence during pregnancy is caused by uterine pressure as the months go by, so pregnant women must not be too stressed. Urinary incontinence may also be caused by urinary tract infection, so you still need to go to the hospital for a check-up. Try not to drink water before going to bed. You can also do some pelvic exercises appropriately. If you don't have time to go to the toilet, put on a pad before going. Do you remember?