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        "id": 1830636,
        "msgid": "expert-explains-why-pregnant-women-urinate-more-frequently-1782744818",
        "date": "2026-06-29 21:09:35",
        "title": "Expert Explains Why Pregnant Women Urinate More Frequently",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A urology specialist has detailed the physiological reasons behind increased urinary frequency and urgency in pregnant women, attributing it to pressure from the growing foetus on the bladder. The condition can also be linked to a higher risk of urinary tract infections due to hormonal changes. Health professionals urge expectant mothers to seek medical advice for severe symptoms to avoid delayed diagnosis and treatment.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Urology specialist Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Harrina Erlianti\nRahardjo, Sp.U(K), Ph.D, has explained that pregnant women urinate more\nfrequently and sometimes struggle to hold it in. This occurs because as\nthe foetus grows in the womb, which is located behind the bladder, it\nincreases pressure, thereby heightening sensitivity and the urge to\nurinate. \u201cThere is a baby in the uterus, which increases abdominal\npressure. There is pressure on the bladder, which can cause\nincontinence,\u201d Prof Rina said during a press conference in Jakarta on\nMonday. She added that urinary tract infections are common in pregnant\nwomen due to hormonal changes and other factors. If a pregnant woman\nexperiences difficulty holding in urine or severe incontinence, she is\nadvised to seek medical attention to prevent urinary tract infections\nduring pregnancy. The disorder is often characterised by symptoms such\nas a sudden, compelling urge to urinate or urinating as frequently as\nevery 30 minutes to an hour. Patients often consider this condition a\nnormal part of ageing or a consequence of childbirth, leading to delays\nin receiving an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. \u201cWe see\nthat many people live with bladder and pelvic floor disorders without\nreceiving a proper diagnosis or therapy,\u201d said Dr Grace Frelita, MM,\nChief Medical Officer of Siloam International Hospitals.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/expert-explains-why-pregnant-women-urinate-more-frequently-1782744818",
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