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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) - Professor Dr.\u00a0Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo, Sp.U(K),\nPh.D, a Specialist Urologist in Female, Functional, and Neurological\nSubspecialty, explains that pregnant women urinate more frequently and\nsometimes even find it difficult to hold their urine.<\/p>\n<p>This occurs because as the foetus grows within the womb, it sits\nbehind the bladder, causing increased pressure which enhances\nsensitivity and the urge to urinate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a baby inside the uterus, which causes increased\nintra-abdominal pressure. This puts pressure on the bladder, which can\nlead to incontinence,\u201d said Prof.\u00a0Rina during a press conference in\nJakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA common occurrence for pregnant women is urinary tract infections\ndue to hormonal changes and other factors,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>If pregnant women experience difficulties controlling their urge to\nurinate or severe incontinence, it is advisable to seek medical\nattention to prevent urinary tract infections during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Such disorders typically present with symptoms such as dysuria (a\nfrequent, painful urge to urinate) or difficulty holding urine, often\nurinating every 30 minutes to an hour, among other signs.<\/p>\n<p>Patients often mistakenly perceive these conditions as a normal part\nof ageing or a post-childbirth process, leading to delays in receiving\nan accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe observe that many people are still living with bladder and pelvic\nfloor disorders without receiving proper diagnosis or therapy,\u201d said the\nChief Medical Officer of Siloam International Hospitals, Dr.\u00a0Grace\nFrelita, MM.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/expert-explains-why-pregnant-women-urinate-more-frequently-1782744818",
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