Pregnancy tips Protein in Urine When Pregnant

I had all of the usual labwork done while I was pregnant. I'm sure I was check for "proteinuria" which could be a signe of pre-eclampsia. Fortunately, I didn't have it, but this article discusses what it is and other symptoms which may go with it:

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Increased proteinuria, as it's known, may be an indication that you are developing pre-eclampsia, a potentially serious condition of pregnancy that can affect both you and and your baby.

Your midwife will be looking out for a combination of raised blood pressure, worsening proteinuria and sudden swelling of the hands, feet and face, all of which suggest pre-eclampsia. Sometimes only one of the symptoms is present. If your urine sample has high levels of protein, your midwife may then take a blood sample to check on your liver function.

You can keep a look out yourself for other common symptoms of pre-eclampsia including headache, problems with your vision, such as blurring or flashing before the eyes, bad pain just below your ribs and vomiting. These symptoms can come on very quickly. Don't hesitate to call your doctor or midwife if you notice any of them in the second half of your pregnancy or in the first few weeks after birth.