About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of recurring UTIs during pregnancy and postpartum, exploring prevention and treatment options with expert Jason Stewart.

Welcome and thank you for listening! Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, but when they become a recurring nightmare—or flare up during pregnancy and postpartum—the stakes become much higher. Many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of repeated antibiotic use, relying on traditional remedies like cranberry juice that don't quite deliver. In this episode, we are busting the biggest myths around urinary tract health and diving deep into the science of prevention and treatment. Joining us is Jason Stewart, the driving force behind Probitec Health, to unpack the fascinating connection between the gut, the vaginal microbiome, and the bladder. We explore why pregnancy makes women more vulnerable to UTIs, the clinical risks of leaving them untreated, and the breakthrough science behind "Activated Cranberry" and advanced probiotic delivery. What We Discuss in This Episode: The Perinatal Vulnerability: Why UTIs are more common during pregnancy, why they become more serious, and the potential risks to both mother and baby. The Conception & Postpartum Window: Why addressing urinary and vaginal health before trying to conceive is crucial, and why these issues often…

People in this episode

Host: Margreet Wibbelink

Guest: Jason Stewart

Topics covered

• urinary tract infections
• pregnancy health
• vaginal microbiome
• antibiotic use
• cranberry myths
• probiotics

Keywords

• UTIs
• pregnancy
• cranberry
• probiotics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Probitec Health

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