Why do I have to go to the loo so often?
Frequent trips to the toilet are a hallmark of pregnancy. Having to pee a lot is especially common during the first and last trimester. In fact, it's one of the usual early signs of pregnancy, part of all the hormonal changes your body goes through. Later on, your growing uterus shrinks your bladder's capacity just as you are producing more urine. Even when your bladder is empty, the pressure on it can make it feel full. Also, pregnant women sometimes have trouble emptying their bladder completely, another reason for the extra pit stops.
Any hints on how to spend less time on the loo?
Not really. You can try drinking almost nothing for the hour or two before bedtime to cut down on night-time trips. (But keep drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water during the day.) Even that may not work, though. One mother's interpretation: "It's nature's cruel way of training you for the many nights of interrupted sleep once your baby arrives!"
When does it signal a potential problem?
Talk to your doctor if you feel pain or burning when you urinate - or a sense of urgency while being able to produce only a few drops at a time. You may have a urinary tract infection and, if this is left untreated, it can lead to a kidney infection, which in turn increases your risk of
You can expect all this to die down soon after your baby's born. For the first few days postnatal, you'll urinate greater quantities and even more often as your body gets rid of the extra fluid you retained during pregnancy. But after a few days, your need to urinate will be back to what it was before you were pregnant.
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