HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is the effect of kidney infection on pregnant woman and the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Good question: A urinary tract infection can cause premature labor. It should be treated once diagnosed. However, some of the antibiotic agents can cross the placenta and result in fetal problems as well. So carefully discuss which are the safe antibiotics to use with your obstetrician.

Answered 3/13/2020

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What is the likelihood of being hospitalized for a kidney infection in pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

10wks pregnant, urinalysis came back as "Urine Leukocytes Abnormal" what could be the cause for this? Could I have a kidney infection? I'm worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I took a home pregnancy test today and it showed positive, I have kidney infection and I was given macrodant 100mg, can I stop or continue taking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am pregnant and I have a kidney infection the pain is horrific I am on 250 125 mg co amoxiclav for 7 days the fever has gone ect but the pain has worsend I have been in the antiboitics for 2 whole days 48h should I be worried the pain hasnt gone ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it safe to drink palo azul tea while pregnant? Its a tea used sometime for bladder & kidney infections & i just want to know if its safe to drink while pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

If I have a kidney infection & pregnant can that affect my baby?
Kidney infection at 22 weeks pregnant, can it effect baby?
Would they be able to tell if im pregnant if i get a test for kidney infection?
How to tell the difference between kidney infection or pregnancy.?
Can I still fall pregnant with a kidney infection and possibly kidney stones?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.