India, July 21 -- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can happen to even pregnant women. Due to sudden hormonal and physical changes, pregnant women get susceptible to UTIs. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shweta Mendiratta, associate clinical director-obstetrics and gynaecology, Marengo Asia Hospital,Faridabad said, "Urinary tract infection is common during pregnancy and occurs in up to 10 percent of pregnant women. If left untreated, the infection poses a risk." Also read | Urinary tract infections: Symptoms, lifestyle changes that can help prevent UTI

Pregnancy-associated UTIs are either symptomatic or, in some cases, asymptomatic. Common presentations are:

UTI prevention during pregnancy is the best method to avoid complications. ...