Is it normal for urine to come out when vomiting?

Question

When I am vomiting, urine comes out. Is this a normal occurrence or should I be concerned?

Answer 1

Ugh, it’s such an awkward thing to talk about but totally more common than you’d think. When you puke or even sneeze hard, the pressure shoots down on your bladder and your pelvic floor muscles are already softer from hormones. I had a few embarrassing episodes during my second trimester and ended up keeping a stash of pantyliners in my purse. Friends of mine swear by doing Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles down there, and making sure you empty your bladder more often so there’s less liquid to escape. As long as it’s just a few drops and there’s no pain or burning when you pee, it’s usually just one of those lovely pregnancy quirks. If you feel a gush or notice a weird smell/colour, it’s worth mentioning to your midwife just to rule out leaking fluid or infection.