21/09/2025
FREQUENT URINATION DURING PREGNANCY: WHAT REALLY CAUSES IT AND HOW TO CONTROL IT AT NIGHT
Many pregnant mamas complain that they cannot get good sleep at night because of frequent urination. This is a very common part of pregnancy and here is why it happens.
In early pregnancy, rising hormones increase blood flow to the kidneys, which makes your body produce more urine. As pregnancy progresses, the growing uterus begins to press on the bladder, reducing its capacity. This means even a small amount of urine makes you feel the urge to go. Toward the end of pregnancy, when the baby’s head moves lower into the pelvis, the pressure becomes even greater.
While frequent urination cannot be stopped completely, there are safe ways to make it easier, especially at night:
• Drink enough water during the day but reduce large amounts of fluid close to bedtime.
• Limit drinks that make you urinate more, such as tea, coffee, or other caffeinated drinks.
• Empty your bladder completely each time by leaning forward a little when you urinate.
• Try to rest during the day so that if your night sleep is broken, your body still gets enough total rest.
Mama, remember that frequent urination is usually a normal sign of pregnancy, but if it comes with pain, burning, fever, or cloudy urine, you should see your doctor or midwife to rule out infection.
So while the night trips may be tiring, they are often just a sign that your pregnancy is progressing normally.
