UTI during pregnancy: it’s more common than you think So why risk it?
why risk it? CranUTI, which is made from 100% cranberry
When you’re pregnant, the chances of contracting urinary
tract infection or UTI are high. In fact, 20% to 40% of
pregnant women have been found with increased bacteria in
their urine without symptoms of UTI. Left unchecked, there’s
risk of further complications and kidney infection.
UTI during pregnancy is common because the growing fetus
makes it difficult for urine to flow through the tract as freely
as normal. The bacteria, particularly E coli, propagate in the
slow-moving urine and attack the lining of the urinary tract.
Once settled, the bacteria multiply despite the body’s
repeated attempts to flush them out.
UTI during pregnancy must not be ignored. The American
College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and The
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) urge all
pregnant women to submit to regular urine culture tests.
Hypertension, preeclampsia, premature labor, low birth
weight and fetal death are some of the complications that
result from an untreated UTI.
Although antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat UTI,
they may not be the best option for the mother and child. In
some cases antibiotic therapy may result in the development
of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, gastrointestinal distress,
liver or kidney problems.
extract, is packed with proanthocyanidins antioxidants —
nature’s relief from UTI. CranUTI contains all the synergistic,
full-spectrum activity of the entire cranberry in an easy-to-
take capsule that prevents both antibiotic-susceptible and
antibiotic-resistant bacteria from adhering to the urinary
tract. Each capsule of CranUTI is equal to approximately one
300ml can of cranberry juice — without sugar, coloring,
additives or preservatives.
Daily maintenance with CranUTI is your effective and
affordable ally against the return of UTI that is safe for you
and your baby.
CranUTI comes in convenient remedial foil packs (10
capsules at P100) or bottles (60 capsules at P550) – available
at Mercury Drug and other reputable pharmacies. For UTI
remedy, take two capsules daily and maintain the dose for
48 hours after symptoms subside. For prevention, take one
capsule daily. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist.