WHAT IS PROTEIN IN THE URINE IN PREGNANCY? - PREGNANCY
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What does protein in urine mean in pregnancy?



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The presence of protein in the urine, known scientifically as proteinuria, is a common and normal change in pregnancy, which is usually related to increased kidney work to filter excess fluid from this new phase of a woman's life. However, when the amount of protein in the urine is very high, usually above 300 mg per day, it can mean some health problems, such as a small infection or even pre-eclampsia