Urinary incontinence during pregnancy is a fairly common
condition. Frequent urination during pregnancy is almost always a condition and
is considered a normal condition; this can sometimes be accompanied by
incontinence. While some pregnant women occasionally and in a small amount of
urinary incontinence, they may be more serious in some pregnant women. Urinary
incontinence is rarely encountered in the first 3 months of pregnancy, it
starts to increase after the 4th month, it is also common in the last months of
pregnancy. Approximately 50 percent of all pregnant women face urinary
incontinence. Usually, the problem of incontinence disappears by itself in the
postpartum period after birth, but it may rarely continue.
Causes of
incontinence in pregnant women:
- The uterus growing during pregnancy pressures the bladder
- Anatomical displacement of the sphincter in the bladder and
bladder neck
- Increased progesterone hormone during pregnancy causes
relaxation in bladder sphincter muscles
Urinary incontinence during pregnancy is usually in the
form of "stress incontinence", that is, urinary incontinence that
occurs in situations that increase pressure on the bladder, such as coughing,
sneezing, laughing, exercise, sudden movement.
Urine incontinence, which is rarely called "urge
incontinence" during pregnancy, may occur as a result of sudden
compression and inability to reach the toilet. In this case, the patient
immediately feels the need for a toilet and tries to catch up to the toilet and
passes some urine before sitting on the toilet. This type of urinary
incontinence is rarely seen during pregnancy.
Treatment
and precaution:
The easiest and most useful method to prevent urinary
incontinence during pregnancy is to perform Kegel exercise. Kegel exercise is a
simple and effective method that anyone can do on their own in a short time at
home. It strengthens the muscles around the urine bag and the pelvic floor,
preventing involuntary urine leakage. You can find detailed information about
Kegel exercises by clicking here. Benefits should not be expected as soon as
you start Kegel exercise, and the person who regularly exercises every day will
generally benefit after 4-6 weeks. If Kegel exercise has been performed for 6
weeks but no benefit has been seen, the doctor should be consulted for other
treatment methods.
Note the times of incontinence and create a schedule.
Accordingly, the hours of urinary incontinence are determined during the day,
and if these are planned, urinary incontinence can be prevented.
URINARY
AFTER BIRTH
In the months immediately after birth, the complaint of
incontinence is approximately 20-30% (postpartum urinary incontinence).
Although urinary incontinence is more common after normal delivery, it can also
be seen after cesarean surgery. In some studies, it has been stated that the
stress urinary incontinence after elective cesarean delivery is less than
normal birth, but the rate appears to be similar to normal delivery after cesarean
delivery due to non-progressive delivery. In such studies, it was emphasized
that stress incontinence develops due to damage to the pelvic floor tissues and
muscles during labor.
Patients undergoing spinal or epidural anesthesia during
delivery may experience temporary urinary incontinence problems in the first
days after birth, this type of anesthesia does not have a permanent effect in
the form of urinary incontinence.
Continuing Kegel exercises during pregnancy and postpartum is
beneficial to prevent urinary incontinence after birth. It is recommended to do
it regularly for at least 3 months after birth.
Drinking excessive tea, drinking coffee, cola drinks and
alcohol in the months after birth reduces bladder control; avoiding such
beverages facilitates urine control. Despite these measures, urinary
incontinence must be evaluated by a doctor.
-REDNESS IN HANDS IN PREGNANCY
-NUMBNESS IN HANDS IN PREGNANCY
-GAS PAIN IN PREGNANCY
-PAIN AND STRAIGHTENING IN BELLY HOLES IN PREGNANCY
-DYSPEPSIA IN PREGNANCY
-BLOOD IN URINE IN PREGNANCY
-CONSTIPATION AND HEMOROID IN PREGNANCY
-BLEEDING IN PREGNANCY
-ABDOMINAL CRACKS IN PREGNANCY
