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Is it normal to pee when you sneeze when pregnant?

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Yes—leaking a little pee when you sneeze is common during pregnancy. The growing uterus and pregnancy hormones can put extra pressure on your bladder and pelvic floor.

Yes, a small leak when you sneeze, cough, or laugh is common during pregnancy. Your bladder is under extra pressure, and the muscles that help hold in urine can have a harder time keeping up—especially later in pregnancy.

You can mention it to your prenatal care provider, who can suggest whether pelvic-floor exercises might help. If you’re not sure the fluid is urine, or it keeps trickling or comes in a gush, contact your provider promptly; also get in touch if you have pain or burning when you pee or see blood.

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