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Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infection during pregnancy. UTIs in pregnancy are associated with maternal as well as fetal morbidity. The aim of the current study was to assess the health profile of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB). Design A descriptive research design was adopted to obtain the stated aim. Sample A purposive sample of pregnant women with UTIs without symptoms throughout 1 year but the sample not less than 100 pregnant women was recruited. Setting The study was performed at woman's care clinic at Al Kasr Al Ainy University Hospital. Tools Two tools were utilized: (a) urine analysis record and (b) structured interviewing questionnaire schedule. Results The study findings showed that the mean age of the pregnant women with ASB was 29.00±5.48 years old. Overall, 26% of them could not read and write, and 96% of them were housewives. Regarding place of residence, 82% of the selected sample was from rural areas. Half of the selected sample was multigravida, whereas 55% of them were multipara. Overall, 61% of them had a history of abortion. Furthermore, 86% of the selected sample used new latrine toilet, and 61% had a previous history regarding infection. In addition, 63% of the selected sample used contraceptive methods, and 58% of them had previous normal vaginal delivery. Concerning trimester, 73% were in the third trimester. Conclusion The current study's findings revealed that age, cannot read and write, rural areas, housewives, usage of new latrine toilet, multigravida, multipara, history of abortion, normal vaginal delivery, usage of contraceptive methods, history of previous infection, and third trimester were represented the health profile of the pregnant women with ASB that might increase the incidence of a symptomatic bacteriuria infection. Recommendation Pregnant women should be made aware regarding personal hygiene through classes on motherhood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]