Do you think I should call the hospital? Onset of PE?

[~mamaspice~]

Hi there, I am 31 weeks pregnant. I've noticed over the last 4 or 5 days that sometimes my wee is frothy (not all the time though). Dr Google says that this is a possible symptom of proteinuria. I've also had an uncomfortable feeling up under my ribs on the right side, nothing extremely painful though so I've just been assuming that it's bub. Also my BP has been pretty good but the last few days I've had a few systolic readings over 140 (155 being the highest) but the high readings are not consistant.

I had Pregnancy induced hypertension with my last pregnancy (hence why I monitor my BP) and this pregnancy I have GDM as well.

At my last hospital visit 10 days ago there were traces of protein in my urine (which i know is largely nothing to be concerned about) and my BP was fine.

I don't want to seem like a hypochondriac. Should I call the hospy or just wait til my next antenatal visit next Wednesday?

[black_rose]

If you are concerned give them a call and see what they say to do, it's better than stressing about it all weekend.

[Little Chicken]

I agree, don't stress yourself out and call them. Better to call and be told it's nothing to worry about then to sit and stress for a week which wont help your blood pressure either. Good luck

[ladybird11]

If you are concerned give them a call and see what they say to do, it's better than stressing about it all weekend.

100% agree with blackrose....

[*Beema*]

I definitely agree with the girls above, go get checked out hun
I wouldn't wait until next week, take care and thinking of you xxoo

[Rivlas]

Give them a call. It is better to be concerned and do something. You will find that they get calls all the time so can answer your questions. Never be afraid to ask questions regarding your health, which includes the baby you are carrying.

[Nai]

Give them a call - especially given your history, I don't think they would see you as overreacting at all.

[Cassius2]

I'm with the others. if it is worrying you, call your care provider and get checked out. that way they can either put your mind at ease, or do what is necessary to help you and bubs xx

that all is ok xx

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I agree with everyone else, but would like to put it a little stronger -if you're concerned enough to have made a thread about it, you should already be at the doctors hunni I know you don't wanna seem like a hypochondriac, but given your history, and given how fast PE can progress once it takes hold, I would prefer to see 100 patients with false alarms than 1 who didn't come in time, y'know? I'm not a nurse or anything, but a close friend of mine went from having a slight headache with her PE to being unconscious and having an emergency c section at 34 weeks within 20 minutes - it just ain't worth the risk

[ss_storm]

if you are worried definitely give them a call, they won't mind answering your questions, or even getting you to come in and be monitored. As Berenice said, I'm sure they'd much rather it be a false alarm and go through all the tests as a precaution, than it being worst case scenario... And I think you need to put your mind at ease too, no point worrying about it until your appointment, which could possibly make it worse! hope everything is ok