What Is Considered Frequent Urination During Early Pregnancy?

There's no set number of times to constitute what exactly makes for "frequent urination" in the early days of your pregnancy. If you notice you go to the bathroom markedly more often than normal, that would be considered frequent.

  1. Identification

    • Frequent urination, along with morning sickness and tiredness, is a sign of early pregnancy.

    Time Frame

    • According to Dr. James W. Brann, a frequent urge to urinate starts around the sixth to eighth week of your pregnancy.

    Causes

    • The urge to run to the bathroom more often is the result of an increase of blood in your body, which means extra fluid goes through your kidneys and into your bladder, says Brann. You also may retain water. An expanding uterus is another cause; it may feel like the baby is sitting on your bladder.

    Duration

    • Some women may experience the need to urinate less frequently in the second trimester, according to Brann. For some, though, the need to pee more often will continue throughout pregnancy, especially as the baby grows and puts more pressure on the bladder.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Drink plenty of liquids when you are pregnant, and avoid diuretics like coffee and soda, Brann says. Also, he says, make sure you empty your bladder completely each time so you don't find yourself back in the bathroom five minutes later.

    Warning

    • If you feel a burning sensation while urinating, or need to go often but can't pass much fluid, you may have a urinary tract infection. If left untreated, it can become a kidney infection, which may cause preterm labor or premature membrane rupture, Brann says. See your doctor immediately if you think you may have a UTI.

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