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Pregnancy is a magical time that brings a new life into this world. As a saying goes “To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman and undoubtedly inhabited.” To ensure that the woman is at the best of health, we must take various precautions, one of which is urinary hygiene. Continue reading to know all about Urine test and Urine culture during pregnancy.
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It is a routine test done by your doctor as part of your prenatal care
These tests necessarily provide your doctor the important information about diseases or conditions that could potentially affect you or your growing baby. Initially, every woman undergoes a human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) urine test, which is a pregnancy test to detect if the pregnancy hormone hCG is present in her urine about ten days after she missed her period. These tests are often referred to as home pregnancy tests.
A pregnant woman collects a sample of clear midstream urine in a plastic container that is sterile. Test strips containing chemical dips into a sample of urine to screen for certain diseases. It is important to use a sterile container to prevent contamination of samples with bacteria or other secretions that may invalidate the results.
If your doctor suspects some kind of infection, he will ask for a more detailed analysis by sending the urine sample to the laboratory.
During the first prenatal visit, the doctor will perform a urine test and then periodically in the future prenatal visits. In some doctor’s offices, a urine test is a part of each prenatal visit.
A urine test during pregnancy can reveal many health conditions like:
Urine culture is a test to find the type of bacteria in urine and provide the right type of antibiotic to treat the infection.
The doctor will ask a pregnant woman to take a Urine Culture in order to find out:
Usually, a pregnant woman must give her urine sample twice for urine culture. During the first time, a urine culture will help know the bacteria that is causing an infection. And the second time, the test makes sure the infection is completely gone so that there is no risk to both the mother and the baby.
The presence of sugar, ketones, protein, or bacteria in a woman’s urine during pregnancy can spell trouble for both the mother and her baby. But early testing and proper treatment can help prevent any kind of complication. As the saying goes”A stitch in time saves nine”. It is advisable to do the above-mentioned urine tests and urine culture in order to have a safe and healthy pregnancy and normal delivery of a healthy baby.
Did your doctor perform a urine test during your first prenatal visit? Did he order Urine Culture anytime during your pregnancy? Do share your experiences in the comments section below.
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