Protein in the Urine

Have you had issues of high blood pressure with this pregnancy? Tightness in your chest?

Check this link out for info on Pre-eclampsia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-eclampsia

Here's a link to a forum for pre-eclampsia; they might be able to provide you with more information on their experiences: http://www.preeclampsia.org/FORUM/default.asp?CAT_ID=14

Pre-eclampsia and HELLPS is a serious complication that can endanger both the mother and the fetus. My bestfriend developed it at 24 weeks and, although she managed to delay having labor induced until her kidneys and liver began to shut down, their son was too young to survive outside the womb.

Please, please trust the advice of your doctor. If they advise to deliver early, its probably because you or the baby (or both) are in danger. And do take it easy, keep your blood pressure down. Try to avoid all triggers of anxiety.

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I had the same problem when I was 33 weeks pregnent. They put me in the hospital to run some advanced test, and because of other health complications, then decided to go ahead and induce. When you go into the doctor every visit, they should have given you a test of urine. This is what they are looking for and if there is too much all of a sudden, then they go to the better test. Preclasia is a condition if not treated, could mean complications for you and your baby. If you still run with high protein in your urine, they may elect to deliver your baby sooner that what is expected. My son was born at 33 weeks, and was very healthy and strong lived little one.

Best of luck!
J.

I haven't been there but I always do lots of reading. I'm not sure if it's too late- but I don't think it every is: BEEF UP YOUR PROTEIN! No punn intended :)
You should be getting 80-100grams of protein a day!!!
When your not getting enough protein it seeps into your urine. Also, lots of water is needed.
I hope that helps!
Best wishes and prayers to you!

Hi,

This is my first time on this site so if I do something wrong let me know. I have had your protein issue in the past while pregnant with my daughter;However to understand why my siutaion was very extreme and like noone elses. I will text you that tomorrow if you are interested since my daughter calls.

I too had a pretty rough pregnancy. I remember that there were points in my pregnancy where I was told that I had protien in my Urine also. I did the 24 hour collection and everything was okay. Just try to relax, don't overwork yourself, and if the doctor says "mandatory bed rest" just do it! I probably should have been on bedrest, but I was working in a position where I stood all day. I spotted pretty much througout my entire pregnancy and had early contractions at 24, 26,and 32 weeks to where I was in and out of the hospital. I had my son 6 weeks early, although small at 4lbs 8 oz, he was very healthy, he was squirming about,cooing, and breathing on his own (:
Just do your best to take it easy, try not to stress, and like I said, if the doc says bedrest, do it, I know it's not so fun, but better safe than sorry!

I had sudden onset pre-eclampsia at 30wks. It was so severe that i had to deliver within 48hrs. It is very important to stick to your bedrest orders, refrain from High blood pressure triggers, elevate your feet and watch for swelling in your feet, ankles, hands etc. If you have questions with the amount of swelling call your doctor. It can be a slow and progressive thing or sudden onset. So it is better to be extra cautious.
I had four 24hour urine analysis that all came back perfectly normal and then at 30 weeks i just started spilling massive amounts of protein. So, you never know but if you are at risk for pre-eclampsia it is important to stick to all your appointments and to call your doctor or go to the ER if you feel something is not right. dizzy spells, headache, and swelling are typical signs. Hope all goes well for you and your little one! Blessings.

Pre-eclampsia is a serious problem but there are things you can do (other than bedrest which has not been shown to help in studies). The very best thing is to be sure you are getting enough protein in your diet. Dr. Tom Brewer who has done tons of research (on 20,000 women) found that if you eat 75+ grams of protein per day, youdo not develop pre-eclampsia. Try monitoring what you are eating for a couple of days to see how much you are getting. Also here is a good website with inforamtion http://home.mindspring.com/~djsnjones/
Best of luck to you,
K.

Do what the doctor tells you to do. I have had this three times and each time it worsens. Do the bedrest and really do it.

I am a senior midwife student. In order to have preeclampsia you need two of these symptoms: protein in the urine, high blood pressure, swelling, severe headaches. Just having protein in the urine is not a sign of preeclampisa. A previous poster said to cut back on salt. This is the WORST thing you could do. Your liver needs the salt to help maintain your increasing blood volume. Cutting out salt can cause you to go into preeclampsia. Visit this website www.blueribbonbaby.org. This will tell you how to help yourself not get into a preeclampsia state. Also, why are you on bedrest? If you are not having blood pressure issues there is no reason to be on bed rest unless you are dealing with premature labor.

L.