This is a very common symptom of pregnancy
especially in the first trimester
and can happen as early as one week
after conception. As the progesterone
level rises and the embryo starts
to produce HCG, blood supply to your
pelvis increases and this causes pelvic
congestion. Your uterus takes up more
space now, thereby putting pressure
on your organs, your bladder included.
The bladder becomes irritable and
tries to expel the smallest quantity
of urine; this is one reason why most
women frequent the washroom only to
pee in very small quantities. Congestion
is worsened by the extra blood vessels
and blood flow developing in the pelvis
because of the placenta. All this
changes in the second trimester only
to return in the third trimester when
there is serious space shortage. To
deal with this problem, don't try
to cut back on your water intake;
however you can drink more in the
day time and lessen in the evenings
to reduce the number of trips to the
toilet.
But what
if it hurts to pee..
There is reason to be concerned if
you get a burning or stinging feeling
when you pee a lot; bring this to
your doctor's attention. You may have
a bladder infection or UTI which needs
treatment with antibiotics. If left
untreated, it can trigger premature
labor. In the meantime drinking cranberry
juice provides relief.
Handy Bathroom
tip you can use..
Empty your bladder totally each
time you visit the washroom. If
you think you have finished, sit
still for a second and try to go
again.
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