Does urine color change during pregnancy? Yes, and it depends on the woman's diet and drinking regime. Photo: Getty
What is the normal color of urine during pregnancy?
During a normal pregnancy, urine is yellow. It can vary from light yellow to amber. The intensity of its color is influenced by:
- degree of concentration;
- features of the diet of a pregnant woman;
- the amount of fluid you drink;
- the presence of physical activity.
Strong effect on the shade of urine drinking mode. If the expectant mother uses a lot of liquid, then the urine is usually light yellow, and sometimes almost colorless. You should also know that the morning portion of urine always has a more intense color than the day. This is explained by the fact that at night a pregnant woman, as a rule, does not drink water, and therefore the urine is concentrated and becomes dark yellow.
What does changing urine color mean during pregnancy?
In the first trimester, urine may become darkcolor due to toxicosis, as a result of which the body of the expectant mother becomes dehydrated. During this period, you need to drink as much liquid as possible. The color of urine can change due to nutrition. For example, when eating beets and carrots, its color becomes pink. Greenish-yellow is obtained as a result of eating rhubarb. The medications taken can also significantly change the shade of urine. When taking activated charcoal, it becomes brown, aspirin - pink, vitamins and medications for the treatment of kidney diseases - bright yellow. Urine changes color in some diseases. It becomes:
- pinkish or reddish with an inflammatory process in the kidneys or bladder;
- brownish or brown-green in pathologies of the liver and gallbladder;
- almost colorless with diabetes;
- saturated dark-yellow color with heart failure;
- black with hemolytic anemia.
In addition to changing the color of urine during the development of differentills in a pregnant woman also have other symptoms. Based on the urine analysis and the detected signs, the doctor will establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. It is not worth panic if the color of the urine has changed a lot during pregnancy. Perhaps this is due to nutrition or taking certain medications. But sharing your doubts with the doctor is a must.
