Yellow Urine In Pregnancy

If yellow urine in pregnancy is making you anxious, relax. It doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. In fact, it's usually considered normal. It could be that you need to drink more water, it could be because of something you ate, or it could even be because of your prenatal vitamins. If you have any other symptoms, yellow urine may be a cause for concern. Overall, however, you'll find that many other women experience the same thing and have completely healthy pregnancies.

Yellow urine? You could be dehydrated.

First of all, it's usually normal and if you decide to have more than one baby, you'll see it time and time again. Talk to your doctor, other moms, or visit online forums where moms-to-be chat about pregnancy and you'll probably find that yellow urine happens quite frequently in pregnancy. Sometimes it's dark yellow and other times it's bright—almost neon—yellow. The causes are different, but rarely will urine remain completely clear or very pale yellow throughout the whole duration of pregnancy.

Just as when you are not pregnant, not drinking enough water will cause your urine to go from clear or almost clear to yellow. Make sure you're getting enough to drink throughout the day. Make a conscious effort to add at least a glass or two of water into every day and see if your condition improves. The urine could just be more concentrated than usual, thus resulting in a darker yellow color. It gets its color from a pigment called urochrome. Water will dilute it.

It is very important that you get enough water during your pregnancy, so if your urine is dark yellow in color and you have no other symptoms, assume that dehydration is the culprit. Try using a large cup and keeping it with you rather than using a smaller one that you will have to keep refilling.

Yes, even what you eat can cause yellow urine in pregnancy. Asparagus is one food among many that can alter the color of your urine. Beets and carrots can also change the color of your urine. Try to eat a well-balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals and don't worry about the effect it has on the color of your urine. When your urine is being affected by something you ate, it's usually bright yellow.

If you're still concerned about your diet, ask your doctor or midwife for a suggested meal plan. It may quell your anxieties about what you're eating or not eating and potentially get your urine back to its normal color.

Vitamins are notorious for changing the color of urine. What your body does not absorb from the vitamins is not saved up for later. Instead, it's removed from the body via urine. Prenatal vitamins are no exception. They're packed full of very beneficial ingredients for you and your baby, but your body probably doesn't need to absorb them all. B-12 is especially guilty of causing bright yellow urine. Don't stop taking your prenatal vitamins because of this change in color.

During your pregnancy, you should drink more water, eat a well-balanced diet, and keep taking your prenatal vitamins. If you are having discomfort during your pregnancy (pain, trouble urinating, or a sudden increase in your need to urinate) along with the dark or bright yellow urine, bring it up with your doctor at your next appointment, but yellow urine in pregnancy is usually not a situation that requires urgent attention..

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