In pregnancy with recurrent UTIs, what preventive measure is often recommended?

• A. Prophylactic antibiotics
• B. No antibiotics
• C. Vitamin C only
• D. Hydration alone

Answer: (A)

In pregnancy, recurrent UTIs raise the risk of kidney infection and adverse outcomes for both mother and baby. The preventive measure most often recommended is low‑dose antibiotic prophylaxis, used to keep the urinary tract bacteria at bay and reduce episodes of symptomatic infection and progression to pyelonephritis. Hydration and general urinary hygiene help overall health but do not reliably prevent recurrences on their own, and vitamin C alone hasn’t shown consistent protective effect. The antibiotics used are chosen for safety in pregnancy and are prescribed and monitored by a clinician to minimize fetal risk while preventing recurrent infections.