A urinary tract infection(uti) happens in the body’s urinary system, which includes your; bladder, kidney , Urethra and Ureters. If your are a woman, the chance of getting an UTI are higher and more concerning when Pregnant, hence our topic for today on UTIs and pregnancy.
If you think you might have a UTI, visit a health centre and talk to a doctor. With proper care, you and your baby should be fine.

UTIs are a key reason we’re often told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. That’s because the urethra — the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body — is located close to the anus. Bacteria from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are in the perfect position to escape the anus and invade the urethra.

From there, they can travel up to the bladder, and if the infection isn’t treated, continue on to infect the kidneys. Women may be especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethras, which allow bacteria quick access to the bladder. Having sex can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract, too.

Symptoms of UTIs

To identify a UTI, look out  for the following symptoms:

• A burning feeling when you urinate
• A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do
• Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen
• Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine
• Feeling tired or shaky
• Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys)

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