A woman's body goes through several changes, not only physically, but emotionally when she becomes pregnant. Sometimes a change in the urine's colour could result in minor changes in your daily life, like taking vitamin tablets or not drinking sufficient water. However, the colour needs to be monitored closely as it can sometimes be a cause of a severe condition.
A burning sensation while urinating could indicate a UTI. Testing is also required to monitor other complications like bladder or kidney infections, dehydration, and diabetes.
Relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Don't stress about little things, but monitor your health and watch out for the red flags.
And it is very important to keep your medical practitioner in the loop all throughout your pregnancy. This article was first published in theAsianparent. Pregnancy urine colour: Here's what it can indicate about your health. Sarmistha Neogy. Mar 20, If you are pregnant, you must have noticed a distinct change in the colour of your urine. Read Also. Pregnancies Health and Wellbeing Reproductive health. Your daily good stuff - AsiaOne stories delivered straight to your inbox. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy policy.
This variation may be explained by the fact that urine color and urine osmolality are generated by two different mechanisms. Urine color is produced by the concentration of urochome in the urine, which is generated by metabolic processes and independent of diet [ 41 , 42 ]; urine osmolality is determined by the concentration of solute e. Despite variation between measures of urine concentration and urine pigmentation, the two remain significantly correlated and adequate means of assessing hydration status in multiple populations.
While the AUC for h U COL in pregnant women was significantly different from the other groups, the AUC was still statistically significant, and the criterion value was the same as the criterion value identified in the other groups.
Future research should evaluate potential sources of this variation. Monitoring and optimizing water intake during pregnancy and lactation is important, given the inherent physiological challenges to water balance.
Increased daily water intake supports expanded total body water, tissue development during gestation, and water loss due to emesis, if experienced.
Increased water intake also offsets the water secreted in breast milk. In addition to optimizing body water balance, h water intake impacts fetal and maternal health. For example, acute oral fluid intake of 1—2 L increases amniotic fluid volume in women with both normal and low amniotic fluid volumes [ 44 ], but little is known about the effects of habitual maternal fluid intake on development of the child in utero or during the neonatal period.
In studies involving hypotonic plasma volume expansion, plasma osmolality decreased for both mother and fetus [ 45 ], demonstrating the exchange of fluids between compartments. The change in plasma osmolality and concomitant change in plasma vasopressin has been noted in both acute water loading and h fluid deprivation in pregnant women. Together with the newfound association between high vasopressin and development of preeclampsia [ 46 ], these data suggest that adequate water intake during pregnancy might be important for the health of the mother and the fetus.
Given the importance of the gestational period and early life on future health outcomes, further research into maternal hydration and health is of fundamental importance.
The present investigation may serve as a foundation for future research to identify practical means of monitoring hydration status and enacting behavioral change to promote adequate fluid intake during pregnancy and lactation. In summary, the present investigation demonstrates that pregnant or lactating women, in addition to non-pregnant and non-lactating women, can use U COL as a practical indicator of U OSM , and thus, as a reference for whether fluid intake has been adequate.
On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflict of interest. National Center for Biotechnology Information , U. European Journal of Nutrition. Eur J Nutr. Published online Nov Amy L. McKenzie , 1 Colleen X. Ellis , 3 Erica T. Kavouras , 5 and Lawrence E.
Armstrong 1. Colleen X. Lindsay A. Erica T. Stavros A. Lawrence E. Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer. Corresponding author. Received Jun 22; Accepted Oct This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Conclusions Urine color was a valid marker of urine concentration in all groups.
Introduction Water is an essential nutrient [ 1 ] and plays a vital role in metabolism by maintaining cellular shape, supporting cellular functions, and serving as a transport medium for nutrients and wastes [ 2 ]. Methods Subjects Twenty pregnant women and 18 non-pregnant, control women of similar age, height, and weight participated in this study.
Open in a separate window. Table 1 Participant demographics and anthropometrics. Discussion There is no clear consensus on what represents an optimal h urine concentration, either for the general population or specifically for pregnant and lactating women.
Acknowledgment This study was funded by a research grant from Danone Research. Compliance with ethical standards Conflict of interest On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflict of interest. References 1. Water as an essential nutrient: the physiological basis of hydration. Eur J Clin Nutr. The role of cellular hydration in the regulation of cell function. Biochem J. Increase in plasma volume during normal pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol. Relationship between amniotic fluid volume and maternal plasma volume expansion.
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Practicing good hygiene can help reduce the likelihood of developing infections and an ammonia-like smell. Tips for good hygiene include:. One of the easiest ways to stop the vagina from smelling like ammonia is to ensure that the body has enough fluid available to dilute the urine properly. Many people believe that cranberry juice and apple cider vinegar can help acidify urine, which may help reduce its smell.
While cranberry juice has long been used as a home remedy for UTIs, there is no conclusive evidence that it is effective. The longer urine sits in the bladder, the more concentrated with uric acid it becomes. Holding in urine also gives bacteria time to multiply. Urinating more often or before the urge to urinate occurs might help reduce the concentration and smell. Probiotics are healthy intestinal bacteria. Eating foods rich in probiotics or probiotic supplements may help reduce the risk of bacterial UTIs.
Some research shows that probiotics found in fermented milk products, such as yogurt or kefir, may help prevent urinary infections and promote vaginal health. Sexual activity without using a condom or having multiple sexual partners increases the risk of developing conditions associated with urine that smells like ammonia.
However, some STIs are known to cause intense or foul-smelling urine, especially chlamydia. It is essential to get tested for STIs, as infections such as chlamydia often occur without symptoms.
If the vagina has an ammonia smell because of specific lifestyle factors, such as dehydration and dietary preferences, a person can make simple changes to reduce the odor. However, not all antibiotics are safe for pregnant women to take. Penicillin and cephalosporin-based antibiotics are considered safe to take during pregnancy, while trimethoprim, fluoroquinolones, and sulphonamides should be avoided.
Most ammonia in the body is a by-product of the digestion of protein in the intestines. Millions of microbes, primarily bacteria, inhabit the intestines and help digestion. After digestion, ammonia is taken up in the blood and drained into the liver where it is broken down into uric acid and glutamine, which are less toxic substances. Uric acid then travels in the blood to the kidneys where it is diluted with water and expelled from the body in urine.
High levels of ammonia may occur if the liver is unable to convert ammonia into uric acid, usually due to severe hepatitis or cirrhosis. If left untreated, very high blood levels of ammonia can eventually cause difficulty breathing, seizures, coma , and death. The condition is typically harmless and associated with factors such as dietary changes and dehydration. But if the vagina smells like ammonia for longer than a few days, or does not change with lifestyle changes, a woman should talk with her doctor.
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