Bladder Problems

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide

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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