I am - unfortunately - very experienced in the signs and symptoms of cystitis - I used to get it every time I had sex for my first ten years of being sexually active and have still had a few episodes each year since then. (And yes I know to go to the bathroom straight afterwards, drink plenty of water, wipe hygienically etc and I also use bicarbonate of soda to ease the acidity - it’s just the way my body’s built!).

Anyway, I’ve actually been quite surprised that I’ve only had one my whole pregnancy at ten weeks. However, had sex yesterday afternoon and by the evening felt an annoying burning which has continued this afternoon.

However, though there are some similarities with what I’m used to, frequent need to wee and burning, I’m also a little itchy which is not something I’m used to and the pressure on my bladder is more painful than I’ve experienced before. Not sure if this is just signs of being 38 weeks or something more sinister? I’m hopefully going to get an appointment to see my gp tomorrow but does anyone think it worth giving the midwife team a call? Or would that be being over-cautious?

NB I’m not taking bicarbonate of soda this time as not sure it’s safe in pregnancy - just ramping up the water and getting in some cranberry juice 🥤.

Thanks for any advice.