Cranberry Juice for Preventing Bacteria in Urine During Pregnancy
Cranberry Juice for Preventing Bacteria in Urine During Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of cranberry juice that is most
 effective in preventing a condition in pregnant women that often leads to urinary tract
 infections (UTIs).
Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) infection, a condition in which a large number of bacteria are
 present in the urine, often precedes the development of symptomatic UTIs. UTIs are common
 among women and may create complications during pregnancy. By incorporating cranberry juice
 into their diets, pregnant women may be able to lower their risk for UTIs caused by ASB, and
 cranberry juice may also prevent preterm labor and birth. This study will determine the
 cranberry juice-containing regimen that will work best for preventing ASB in pregnant women.

 For the duration of their pregnancy, participants in this study will be randomly assigned to
 one of three treatment arms: cranberry juice once a day, cranberry juice three times a day,
 or a placebo beverage three times a day. The level of bacteria in their urine will be
 measured at monthly study visits. Women who test positive for a UTI will receive oral
 antibiotic therapy. All women will be monitored throughout their pregnancies for UTIs and
 other related complications.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Intrauterine pregnancy

 -  Mother and fetus in good health

 -  Mother pregnant for 16 weeks or less

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Suspected nonviable or ectopic pregnancy

 -  Mother plans to terminate pregnancy

 -  Antimicrobial therapy, for reasons other than urinary tract infections, within 2 weeks
 prior to study start

 -  Significant underlying medical complications that may interfere with the study