For many female friends, pregnancy is both a happy and painful process, and they are troubled by some adverse reactions during pregnancy. And some female friends may experience urinary leakage during pregnancy. Do you know what causes urinary leakage during pregnancy? Follow the editor to take a look.
What are the reasons for urinary leakage during pregnancy
Some pregnant women may experience urinary leakage, which is normal, especially in the late stages of pregnancy where it is more frequent and severe. This is mainly due to the fetus becoming larger and compressing the bladder and urethra. After entering the late stage of pregnancy, the weight gain of pregnant women is particularly rapid, and their abdomen is already very large. The abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, and bladder are compressed, often causing discomfort in the stomach and making it particularly prone to lower back pain. Urinary frequency will become more severe, and vaginal discharge will also increase, so some pregnant women may experience urinary leakage.
How to relieve urinary leakage during pregnancy
In general, when treating urinary incontinence through pelvic floor muscle exercises, the treatment plan includes the following elements: number of contractions, frequency of exercise, duration of one contraction, and cycle. Experts suggest that the initial number of contractions during exercise should be relatively high. It is recommended to exercise daily with a frequency of 3-4 times. The duration of one contraction, if the muscle is weak and the contraction cannot last for 10 seconds, can start from 2-3 seconds and gradually increase to 10 seconds. As for the length of the cycle, it usually takes more than 3 months to see initial results, so it is necessary to persevere.
If pregnant women are afraid of encountering awkward situations on the street during pregnancy, they can only frequently urinate and try to control their water and salt intake. Regularly exercise the pelvic floor muscles, and also pay attention to preventing constipation and avoiding lifting heavy objects.
I believe that after reading this article, all pregnant women will have a clear understanding of the causes of urinary leakage during pregnancy. Many pregnant women are troubled by this situation. There are still some methods that can alleviate urinary leakage in pregnant women, and we can actively adopt these improvement measures. If the situation is serious, we should seek medical attention in a timely manner.
