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Tips to Lower the Risk of Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy

UTIs are more common during pregnancy for many reasons, but these strategies may help stave off the infection.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on November 29, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | November 29, 2024

Learn more about what makes urinary tract infections (UTIs) more common during pregnancy and what UTI treatments are safe here.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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