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arsalaque
So im 20+4 now and the last 3 appointments my OB didnt ask for a urine sample. Is that wierd? I thought urine tests were a regular part of the prenatal visits. Im wondering if I should bring this up with her. The last urine test i had was in my first trimester.
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darc3
it's a bit weird, but apparently the new normal
i think you can request them though, and i think it's worth having them done now and then (if not every appointment), as there's a lot they can catch early from it
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becrose02
I don’t get them done unless there is a concern my last pregnancy I only had 1 when my blood pressure was a little high so they checked for protein
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Zoooni18
Yes please bring it up with her!
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indiannap
If your low risk then its not standard to have them at every visit. I only have one of 2 at the start and thats it. Baby number 4 for me and never had them every visit. If your high risk then i would understand
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arsalaque
@indiannap,
im based in NYC in america!
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cmr512
I’m on my 4th baby and I’ve had one every visit for every kid. Maybe it just depends on the dr/practice but seems like it should be standard to me. It’s a simple sample to get and can detect protein/blood etc indicating problems that otherwise wouldn’t be immediately noticeable. Couldn’t hurt to ask why they’re not doing it ����♀️
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arsalaque
@cmr512,
yeah i agree its annoying and i always feel so guilty abt questioning, my doctor doesnt make me feel guilty but it just feels that way to me. Ugh annoying.
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Allly202112
I think it depends on the country, in Canada and I never had a urine test at any visit with my first baby
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BabyBougrine
@Allly202112,
I second that! Outside the usa I havent been tested at all. In the US every visit, outside never even asked but had to do at least two blood test per pregnancy
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mommawade22
I've only ever had one my very first appointment.
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shilllllll
my ob office never does urine tests besides the first appointment .. i was so confused my last pregnancy when i saw people posting they did one every time.. but she said as long as blood pressure looks okay they don’t usually ask every time
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KWich
I’ve only ever had one for my first visit. With my first baby I just had one or two. This one I’ve only done one at my first prenatal visit. We’re low risk, my blood pressure is good.
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wtrm
I had them done every appointment in 2022. this time around same doctor and had only had 1 at initial appointment until 20 weeks when I had a yeast infection I asked about it and she said it's not standard just done as needed now.
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