Your Pregnancy

When you've GOT TO GO!

Imagine that every time you go to the loo, your urine burns like fire, and you struggle to squeeze out a few drops. You feel feverish, your lower back and sides ache, and your bladder feels like it's bursting. Don't actually need to imagine it? That isn't surprising, as it's estimated that up to 80 percent of women have had, or will have, at least one bladder infection in their lifetime. And having a baby on board increases the risk – and the discomfort. But why should this be? More importantly, what can you do about it?

UTI 101

A UTI (urinary tract infection) is a bacterial

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