It was a bit disturbing to know that I have a bacterial infection when I’m supposed to be at my healthiest. I felt guilty upon finding out the results of my urinalysis, and I kept wondering if I did not take care of myself well enough. Was it not enough water? Too much sex? I constantly suffer from UTI so I’m extra cautious now that I’m pregnant, knowing that the chances of getting one increases during pregnancy. It was disappointing that I still got infected despite my best efforts.
Fortunately, American Pregnancy had this to say:
You may do everything right and still experience a urinary tract infection.Ah, thank you. That makes me feel so much better. This one, as well:
If your doctor treats a urinary tract infection early and properly, the UTI will not cause harm to your baby.You'll be okay, Peanut. I promise.
I'm scheduled to see my OB tomorrow to get prescribed antibiotics. Until then, I'm drinking an awful lot of fresh buko juice. Cranberry juice is supposed to be better, but it's very acidic and I have bad acid reflux.
To make my buko-chugging experience more enjoyable, I make myself this beverage:
Chocolate buko shake made with fresh buko juice and chocolate-flavored Anmum. Calcium, folate, and other good stuff for my growing baby plus the natural bacteria-fighting goodness of buko. Perfect, eh?
Awww, please feel better, you and Peanut! :) Lots and lots of water and natural juices. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Dang. :) I'll be on medication for a week, sana gumaling na.
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