? on urine tests that are done every appt.

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In a message dated 8/27/2004 3:22:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

angel_of_mercy_911@... writes:

Be prepared to pee at each and every appointment and it doesn't have

to be first morning urine (well, at both of my OB's it didn't have to be).

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Ya know.. I have to PP all the time now... but once at the DR's office.. I

can't

PP on demand... go figure!

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K in Ft Lauderdale

Noah - 10/14/02 (31 weeker)

Jonah - edd 11/18/04 ( currently High Risk Pg.. not WLS related)

Open RNY - 12/02/03

-60 lbs.. give or take

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Hi all. I have to bring in a sample of my first morning urine into

each pre-natal appt. I asked the nurse what it checked and she said

protein levels, infections and toxemia (???). Can anyone tell me

exactly what they check for--especially the infections part? I know

I should ask more questions of my doctor and his staff, but I feel

like I should know what they are talking about.

Thanks,

RNY 4/01

edd 2/3/05

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They check protein levels because if you are spilling protein in your urine that

can indicate whether you are getting pre-eclamsia (sp?) which can go into

toxemia. Believe me you don't want this, I ended up going into full blown

toxemia right when they started my induction to have my daughter, it was not fun

but thankfully my daughter was fine and I recovered quickly. They also check to

see if you are getting a uninary track infection because sometimes you can have

one and not know it. Get used to this as you will have to do this your entire

pregnancy. Some Ob's office don't make you save your first morning urine and if

it is a hassle for you ask your Ob if you can just give them a sample when you

go in. I always made my appointment with my Ob as late in the day as possible

so my hubby to go with and they never asked me to save my morning urine, I just

gave a sample when I got in the office for my appointment. Hope this clears

your questions up, maybe others can add some info that I have forgotten.

Axelrod

? on urine tests that are done every appt.

Hi all. I have to bring in a sample of my first morning urine into

each pre-natal appt. I asked the nurse what it checked and she said

protein levels, infections and toxemia (???). Can anyone tell me

exactly what they check for--especially the infections part? I know

I should ask more questions of my doctor and his staff, but I feel

like I should know what they are talking about.

Thanks,

RNY 4/01

edd 2/3/05

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

i have never had to bring in urine, they always had you do iy when you get

there. they check the urine for urinary infections snf sldo they can tell if you

are starting to have diabetic problems. It is all precautionary.

God Bless, Robin

Wife to Pup for 15 years

Mommy to-

and

(twin boys, 8 years) and

Daughter Madison- age 5 1/2

and new Mommy to-

Emerson Roger born

July 28, 2004 at 4:11 am

8lbs 7 oz, 20 1/2 inches long.

[Guest guest]

the staff " quick dips* the urine to see if you have any protein in

your urine (could indicate beginning of preeclampsia) and it checks

for nitrites and leukocytes (indicating infection).

So basically, she did tell you what they were looking for, you just

didn't know why. lol

Be prepared to pee at each and every appointment and it doesn't have

to be first morning urine (well, at both of my OB's it didn't have to be).

[Guest guest]

oh yeah *duh me* Robin! lol

the quick, dip also checks for glucose which may indicate beginning

stages of gestational diabetes (or diabetes if you are already diagnosed!)

;)thanks Rob!