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Why urine is tested during pregnancy?

Why urine is tested during pregnancy?

You might be wondering why your urine is always tested on most prenatal visits to the hospital. 

This test is called Urinalysis test. It provides information about diseases or conditions that could be detrimental to the health of a pregnant woman and the baby in her womb. Early detection and treatment of such conditions would ensure a safe and smooth pregnancy journey and delivery of a healthy baby. 

Some of the things health care providers look out for in a pregnant woman's urine are sugar level, protein level, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and dehydration.