Treatment of urinary tract infection during pregnancy is usually done with antibiotics such as cefalxine or ampicillin, for example, prescribed by the obstetrician, for approximately 7 to 14 days, after your doctor has made the diagnosis by urine testing.
Antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections during pregnancy should only be done under medical supervision, as not all antibiotics can be used as they can harm the baby.
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- The most suitable remedies for the treatment of urinary tract infection during pregnancy.
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It is important to treat a urinary tract infection during pregnancy, even if it does not cause symptoms, because if left untreated, it can cause kidney problems, premature birth or miscarriage, for example.
To complete the treatment prescribed by your doctor, you can also take cranberry juice, as it has an antiseptic and astringent action. To learn how to make juice, see: Natural remedy against urinary tract infections.
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When treating a urinary tract infection during pregnancy, it is also important to take certain precautions such as:
These precautions help shorten the time of urinary tract infection and prevent the onset of new urinary tract infections.
Signs of improvement in urinary tract infection during pregnancy include decreased pain or burning when urinating, as well as an urgent need to urinate.
Signs of worsening urinary tract infection during pregnancy occur when treatment is not performed and include increased pain and burning when urinating, increased frequency and urgency of urination, cloudy urine, and blood on the urine.
If these signs appear, you should consult your doctor to adapt the treatment, thus avoiding complications.
See also: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection during pregnancy