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Re: Sterile catch urine

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 08:46:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 30 Jan 2002, Melanie wrote: >
>I have had 2 uti's during this pregnancy. I am 20 weeks, and have been
>watched carefully.
>
>My dr. suggested that i go to my urologist and get a sterile catch
>urine sample with a catheter to ensure whatever bacteria is coming from
>the bladder itself, and to make sure my last course of therapy worked.
>
>First, do you think a sterile catch is called for? Is it much better
>than a clean catch?
>
>Second, can the person inserting the catheter cause any problems to the
>baby????
>
>Would this be a quick cath (seconds)? and should I expect it to hurt a
>lot? They use a pediatric cath.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>--
>Melanie
>Mel

I agree with doc. No damage to baby, it is quick and small

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
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