PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: Urine Color

Re: Urine Color

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 14 Nov 2001 20:13:22 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 14 Nov 2001, Christine wrote: >
>I'm 33 weeks pregnant. I've noticed from time to time a change in the
>color of my urine if I am able to go 4-5 hours without urinating - the
>color is brownish. Which I've ignored. This morning, I was able to go
>through the night w/o urinating and it was a reddish brownish. This was
>so strong in color that I cannot ignore it. I take all my vitamins, etc
>in the mornings, don't drink anything except water and some milk w/this
>pregnancy and I don't believe I eat/drink anything to discolor my urine.
>What could this be and should I call my ob??? Thanks.

Most often this represents concentrated urine, which is caused by slight dehydration. Since the blood vessels dilate so greatly in pregnancy, even slight decrease in intake can cause a relative hypovolemia. If you not havingto urinate for four hours, it definitely means are not drinking enough fluid.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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