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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 tests and Urine culture during pregnancy.
It is a routine test done by your doctor as part of your prenatal care
A sample of clear midstream urine is placed in a plastic container which is sterile. Test strips containing a chemical are dipped into a sample of urine to screen for certain diseases. A sterile container is used to prevent samples from being contaminated with bacteria or other secretions that may invalidate the results.
If your doctor suspects some kind of infection, he will ask for 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 periodiclally in the future prenatal visits. In some doctor offices, a urine test is a part of each pre natal visit.
Urine culture is a test to find the type of bacteria in urine and provide the right type of antibiotic to treat the infection.
Doctor will ask a pregnant woman to take a Urine Culture in order to find out:
Usually a pregnant woman will be required to give her urine sample twice for urine culture. During the first time, urine culture will be done to know the bacteria that is causing an infection and the second time it is done to make sure the infection has cleared up completely so that there is no risk to both the mother and the baby.
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 a 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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