| Bladder ProblemsCystitis, 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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