Why do pregnant women urinate frequently and urgently?

During the pregnancy process, the pregnant woman's body will change due to various factors. Everyone should be familiar with the early pregnancy reactions, including nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. However, some pregnant women may experience frequent and urgent urination, which are normal reactions, and they are naturally concerned about the reasons. So, why do pregnant women urinate frequently and urgently? Let’s take a look below.

1. Changes in bladder pressure. The main reason is that the fetus is growing bigger and the uterus is also growing bigger, which causes a certain change in the position of the organs in the pelvic cavity, forcing the bladder space to become smaller and the pressure to increase, so that the bladder capacity has to be reduced. Therefore, even if the amount of urine in the pregnant woman's bladder is very small, it will make the pregnant woman feel the urge to urinate, which will develop into frequent urination.

2. Symptoms are mild in the second trimester and most severe in the third trimester. After the fourth month of pregnancy, as the uterus moves out of the pelvic cavity and into the abdominal cavity, the pressure on the bladder gradually decreases, so the symptoms of frequent urination will gradually decrease. In the late pregnancy, because the fetal head is facing downward, the gravity of the uterus descends into the pelvic cavity, causing the pelvic cavity to be compressed by the size and gravity of the uterus again, causing the bladder pressure to increase again, and the frequent urination phenomenon to become more obvious. In even worse cases, urine will seep out of the urethra at the slightest effort, which is commonly known as "urinary incontinence."

What to do if pregnant women have frequent and urgent urination

1. First of all, pregnant mothers can do anal contraction exercises frequently to enhance the tension and control of the pelvic muscles, so as to better control urination and prevent urinary incontinence.

2. Secondly, control the amount of water you drink on a regular basis. Pregnant mothers should not drink too much water. It is better to drink enough water.

3. Furthermore, do not hold urine during pregnancy to avoid excessive pressure on the bladder and the occurrence of diseases.

4. Finally, eat less diuretic foods during pregnancy, especially at night, such as: watermelon, corn silk, winter melon, etc. If you experience symptoms of a urinary tract infection, please do not take medication blindly. You must seek medical treatment and follow your doctor's orders to prevent adverse effects on the fetus.

I believe everyone will understand clearly after reading this article why pregnant women have frequent and urgent urination. Pregnant women may have many physical problems during pregnancy, so we need to pay special attention and have regular prenatal checkups, which can help us pay attention to the condition of the fetus and ensure the safety of pregnant women. Therefore, prenatal checkups are essential.