Cranuti Advertorial Oct

UTI during pregnancy: it’s more common than you think When you’re pregnant, the chances of contracting urinary tract infection or UTI are high. In fact, 20% to 40% of pregnant women have been found with increased bacteria in their urine without symptoms of UTI. Left unchecked, there’s risk of further complications and kidney infection. UTI during pregnancy is common because the growing fetus makes it difficult for urine to flow through the tract as freely as normal. The bacteria, particularly E coli, propagate in the slow-moving urine and attack the lining of the urinary tract. Once settled, the bacteria multiply despite the body’s repeated attempts to flush them out. UTI during pregnancy must not be ignored. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) urge all pregnant women to submit to regular urine culture tests. Hypertension, preeclampsia, premature labor, low birth weight and fetal death are some of the complications that result from an untreated UTI. Although antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat UTI, they may not be the best option for the mother and child. In some cases antibiotic therapy may result in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, gastrointestinal distress, liver or kidney problems.

So why risk it? CranUTI, which is made from 100% cranberry extract, is packed with proanthocyanidins antioxidants — nature’s relief from UTI. CranUTI contains all the synergistic, full-spectrum activity of the entire cranberry in an easy-totake capsule that prevents both antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract. Each capsule of CranUTI is equal to approximately one 300ml can of cranberry juice — without sugar, coloring, additives or preservatives. Daily maintenance with CranUTI is your effective and affordable ally against the return of UTI that is safe for you and your baby. CranUTI comes in convenient remedial foil packs (10 capsules at P100) or bottles (60 capsules at P550) – available at Mercury Drug and other reputable pharmacies. For UTI remedy, take two capsules daily and maintain the dose for 48 hours after symptoms subside. For prevention, take one capsule daily. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist.