Urinary tract infection is a very common occurrence in pregnancy. Defined as bacterial infection in the urinary tract, women are prone to have this condition much more when they are pregnant.  The reason why woman are more destined to have the infection as compared to men is because of her anatomy. Females have shorter urethra [...]

If exercise does not appeal to most individuals, then expect a pregnant woman to have the same reaction. This time though, exercise will certainly be less appealing, more exhausting and more difficult. This repulsion is but normal because of the heavy weight a woman has to endure, the physiological changes she has to experience and [...]

Because of the dramatic changes that occur in the renal system during pregnancy, urinary tract infections are common (UTI). The uterus sits directly on top of the urinary bladder and as the uterus grows, its increased weight puts pressure on the bladder therefore blocking drainage. Pregnant women are at risk starting on the 6th week [...]