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Bladder Problems

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

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Cystitis, an infection of the bladder, is not uncommon during pregnancy. This is due to the added stress placed on your bladder because of the increased volume of fluids in your body.

Suggestions:

  • Avoid junk food, refined starches, sugar, coffee, tea and foods high in acidic content
  • Eat live yogurt daily
  • Drink plenty on fluids, especially water
  • Wear cotton underwear
  • Avoid using soap to wash your genitals or using bubble bath or bath salts
  • After intercourse emptying your bladder and washing with water may help reduce the risk of infection
  • Wipe from front to back after using the bathroom
  • Include garlic, leeks and cabbage in your diet
  • Blend unsweetened cranberry juice with parsley three times daily
  • Barley water, chamomile, marshmallow and raspberry teas are effective
  • Try taking 500g daily of Vitamin C until symptoms improve

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