I am currently 28 weeks pregnant, at my last ante-natal appointment I had + protein in my urine. They sent it off and results negative for a uti. I have another antenatal appointment tomorrow and am worried they ll find protein again and that I could develop pre-eclampsia. Have a got anything to worry about?
Hi, Pre-eclampsia is a condition where you will have high blood pressure, protein in urine and significant swelling of limbs (called Edema). So if you just had one episode of protein in urine, you need not worry much if you have not had high BP and edema. Also worrying will increase stress and anxiety, which in itself may raise your BP. They will check protein in urine in every antenatal appointment, as if at all any is picked up appropriate care can be given to you and your baby. Do not worry and go regularly to the appointment as to help prevent any complications. Hope this helps. Regards.