Treatment for urinary tract infection in pregnancy is usually done with antibiotics such as Cephalexin or Ampicillin, for example prescribed by the obstetrician, for about 7 to 14 days, after the doctor makes the diagnosis through urinalysis.
The use of antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection during pregnancy should only be done under medical guidance, as not all antibiotics can be used because of the risk that they may harm the baby.
Thus, the most indicated remedies for the treatment of urinary tract infection in pregnancy, in addition to Cephalexin or Ampicillin, include:
- Amoxicillin; Ceftriaxone;
- Ceftazidime; Nitrofurantoin;
- Macrodantina.
It is important to perform the treatment for urinary tract infection in pregnancy, even if it does not cause symptoms, because when left untreated, it can cause kidney problems, premature labor or miscarriage, for example.
Home Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy
To complement the treatment prescribed by the doctor, one can also take the cranberry juice, as it has antiseptic and astringent action. To know how to make the juice see: Natural remedy for urinary tract infection.
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During treatment for urinary tract infection in pregnancy, it is also important to have some care like:
- Drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water, coconut water, natural juices or teas per day. See which teas the pregnant woman can not take;
- Wash hands before and after using the toilet;
- Urinate after having sex;
- Clean the intimate area from front to back.
These care will help decrease the time of urinary tract infection and prevent the onset of new urinary tract infections.
Signs of improvement
Signs of improvement in urinary tract infection during pregnancy include decreased pain or burning urination, as well as the urge to urinate.
Signs of worsening
Signs of worsening urinary tract infection in pregnancy arise when treatment is not done and include increased pain and burning urination, increased frequency and urgency to urinate, blurred urine, and blood in the urine.
If these signs appear the doctor should be consulted to adjust the treatment, preventing complications.
See too:
- Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection in pregnancy
- Home Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection
- Causes of Urinary Tract Infection
