Background
Method
Design
Procedure
Search terms | No. of threads |
---|---|
Urinary tract infection or UTI | 121 |
Cystitis | 18 |
Kidney infection | 12 |
Bladder infection | 4 |
Water infection | 18 |
E.coli
| 0 |
Antibiotic | 19 |
Antimicrobial resistance | 0 |
Amoxicillin | 2 |
Ciprofloxacin | 0 |
Co-amoxiclav | 0 |
Nitrofurantoin | 4 |
Trimethoprim | 4 |
Total | 202 |
Data analysis
Ethical consideration
Results
Pre-natal attachment
I’m just worried for my little nugget, think I’ll ask to check the heartbeat when I go back for peace of mind. (Luna).
Hi I’m 6 + 4 and had a scan today…got to see a little heartbeat: -) only problem was traces of blood in my urine so they gave me antibiotics for what they suspect is a UTI…just worried now after seeing the heartbeat that taking the antibiotics will do something to baba?? (Sally).
Illness perceptions
I’m really worried as I’m aware UTIs if left untreated can cause miscarriage, I feel like a sitting duck! I’m obviously glugging away at the water and cranberry juice but the pains are worrying me. (Rachel).
Untreated UTIs can lead to permanent kidney damage for you and premature labour. I’m not trying to scare you and I’m sure you’ll be fine but could you get in touch with your MW [midwife] and get their opinion. (Jane).
Had no symptoms but told I had a bad UTI, I’m now absolutely petrified that I’ve found out too late and my baby will be harmed (Shadane).
“I always find in pregnancy that everything is put down to a UTI.” (Linda).
I also had trouble getting diagnosed when pregnant and was told by the midwife that it’s because there are so many things present in your pee and altering what’s in your pee when pregnant that it can be hard to get a dip result indicating a UTI. (Bella).
I’m surprised they haven’t given you any antibiotics straight away as it can cause early labour or a small baby if left untreated. Mine’s been in my kidneys, the pain has been horrendous. Don’t suffer if you need to ring and ask for antibiotics. (Aria).
If you weren’t pregnant you could maybe take your friend’s advice to drink water and cranberry juice and wait it out, but given that you are pregnant it’s irresponsible advice to be honest. (Nikita).
Safety of antibiotics
Personally I would be wary of it [antibiotic] because there is a link between taking antibiotics in late stage pregnancy and the baby having eczema and allergies. I took antibiotics in late pregnancy and my daughter has multiple food allergies and eczema (Tania).
Antibiotics are one of the few things they are really sure about giving to pregnant women, precisely because we get infections. (Tula).
The doc said it wouldn’t do me any harm and better than not taking them just in case I had needed them (if that makes sense). I don’t think you should feel guilty as the doc will have given you antibiotics that wouldn’t affect your baby. (Usha).
Coping mechanisms
I just really worry about taking things when pregnant and feel so emotional atm [at the moment]!! Tia [thank you in advance] x (Serena).
I don’t know why but it makes me feel like such a failure each time the results come back with an infection still present. I get angry with myself that I can’t get my body to do its job to fight it and I’m putting my baby at risk. Stupid I know but I can’t help it xx (Nadia).
Now dreading getting another UTI as it will prove difficult to treat according to my GP. Only 19 weeks along, so this better not happen again (Veda).
I feel your pain - aside from the physical symptoms it was the “how will I ever get rid of this without Abs [antibiotics]?” question that really dragged me down (Response by Lynn).
As much water as you can drink. Mix some bicarb in water and have that if you have some, tastes awful but helps. Avoid cranberry juice. Avoid caffeine. I am a UTI veteran! (Alia).
Cranberry juice is good as well. If it is mild this may flush the infection out and is gentler than antibiotics which will be likely to cause thrush… (Marina).
I can’t have the sachets I normally drink to ease symptoms as they are unsuitable for pregnant women (Delia).
My doctor said it was safe to use the cystitis relief sachets along with drinking plenty of water and cranberry juice and apparently it should go within 48 h (Irene).