Bladder infection....

ClairasMommy

My midwife just called with results from a urin test and said it was positive for a bladder infection. Has anyone else had this happen in early pregnancy? They suggested that I get on an anti-biotic as soon as possible. But i want to see if it will go away on its own. Any advise? Whats worse for the baby, the anti-biotics or infection? Help please!

bdutton0005

I did last time. The infection is worse for the baby, it can cause slow development, little to no weight gain along with a mess of other problems.

Allycat11

Joy2611:

When you have a bacterial infection, you don't "wait for it to go away."  You take antibiotics that will kill the bacteria.  Those little guys can spread up to your kidneys if left untreated.  After your kidneys, it's a quick jump to your bloodstream and then you can end up septic, which is a far far worse situation than a simple bladder infection.  Take the meds and feel better!

All of this.  Take the antibiotics. 

SoCoGirl

Joy2611:

When you have a bacterial infection, you don't "wait for it to go away."  You take antibiotics that will kill the bacteria.  Those little guys can spread up to your kidneys if left untreated.  After your kidneys, it's a quick jump to your bloodstream and then you can end up septic, which is a far far worse situation than a simple bladder infection.  Take the meds and feel better!

Exactly!  You don't want to take a chance that it could turn into a uterine infection.  Take your meds! 

hansonam446

Joy2611:

When you have a bacterial infection, you don't "wait for it to go away."  You take antibiotics that will kill the bacteria.  Those little guys can spread up to your kidneys if left untreated.  After your kidneys, it's a quick jump to your bloodstream and then you can end up septic, which is a far far worse situation than a simple bladder infection.  Take the meds and feel better!

 

This. I don't know if you ever had a UTI before but they can be painful and you can actually have blood in your urine. Take the meds. Also, I had one and they prescribed me meds that were safe for the baby; they'll do the same for you.

myskyegirl

I agree with everyone.  Take the meds, and talk to doctor about taking cranberry pills in the future, it may help with bladder infections in the future.

 

SoCoGirl:

Joy2611:

When you have a bacterial infection, you don't "wait for it to go away."  You take antibiotics that will kill the bacteria.  Those little guys can spread up to your kidneys if left untreated.  After your kidneys, it's a quick jump to your bloodstream and then you can end up septic, which is a far far worse situation than a simple bladder infection.  Take the meds and feel better!

Exactly!  You don't want to take a chance that it could turn into a uterine infection.  Take your meds! 

znianiswan

I did last time. The infection is worse for the baby, it can cause slow development, little to no weight gain along with a mess of other problems.

 

 

 

mandask4

oh my, this also happened to me.  Def take the antibiotics.  I found out late and it spread to my kidney!! ugh so much pain

ClairasMommy

Thank you all! I will be sure to get the meds and take care of the problem. I have never had one before so I didn't even know i had an infection. No symptoms. I had them test again to be sure and will start antibiotics as soon as we get the results.

hcclements

I just got a call from my midwife too saying i have one as well and I had no clue! I have no pain and I really haven't been peeing too frequently but i'll be taking the antibiotics as soon as i get them. I too have never had one in my life- goes to show babies turn everything upside down from the beginning:-)