Rest one hand on the top of your belly, pressing down gently to steady your uterus. Grasp the bottom of your belly, near your pelvis, by pinching the lowest point between the thumb and forefinger of your free hand. If the area is hard and smooth, that means your baby has settled into position with his head pointed down.
The most common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra. Infection of the bladder (cystitis). This type of UTI is usually caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. However, sometimes other bacteria are responsible. Sexual intercourse may lead to cystitis, but you don't have to be sexually active to develop it.
Risk factors for urinary tract infections. 1. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common in elderly people because urine tends to sit in the bladder for longer as we age, increasing the likelihood of bacterial contamination. 2. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common in women than men â around 50 per cent of women will have a UTI in their lifetime. This is because the opening to the urethra is much closer to the anus, which can increase the chance of bacteria entering, particularly if you don't wipe 'front-to-back'.