Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Close up of test tubes containing urine samples These are more common in pregnancy. You should look out for the signs and symptoms, and contact your GP or midwife urgently if you think you could have an infection. Symptoms include pain on passing urine, passing small amounts of urine more often than usual, or urine that is cloudy and strange smelling. Signs that you might have bacterial vaginosis (BV) are:
  • thin white or grey vaginal discharge
  • strong, fishy odour, especially after having sex
  • pain, itching or burning in or around the vagina
  • burning sensation when you urinate
Drinking plenty of water in pregnancy can help reduce the occurrence of UTIs.