Re: 36 weeks- 1 cm dilated with protein in urine

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*Yes

and does this mean I'll be >going into labor soon?

*No

>Also I had an abnormal urine she seemed to be concerned with- protein
>levels. Two weeks ago it was a trace now it's more. My blood pressure
>is okay 115/60. What does this mean? She sent a u/a and told me I may
>have to go back in Friday. What is going to happen now? Could it be a
>uti or preeclampsia? I'm very worried about this if anyone has any info

The concern is for developing preeclampsia. Don't be scared, it sounds as though your physician has things well in hand... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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