Noticed since last week that my urine smells stronger than usual, im around 16 weeks. No burning or pain though. Is this just a normal pregnancy change or should i get it checked?
Oh, I freaked out completely thinking it was a kidney issue or a bad infection! Actually, hormones make our sense of smell super strong, so sometimes it just feels bad to us. But definitely check with your gynac to rule out a UTI, just to be safe!
Beta, pregnancy mein pani khub pina chahiye, kam se kam 3-4 litre roz. Gunguna pani piyo aur nariyal pani bhi acha hai. Par agar jalan ya dard ho peshab mein, toh turant doctor ko dikhana, laparwahi mat karna.
Between back-to-back meetings, we often forget to hydrate, which concentrates urine and makes it smell strong. Keep a water bottle at your desk and track your intake. If the smell persists or you feel burning, take an appointment with your gynac immediately.
My mother told me to drink tender coconut water and barley water to reduce body heat and odor. However, strong-smelling urine can also be a sign of a urinary tract infection. It is very important to get a urine culture test done as recommended by your doctor.
I felt so embarrassed and worried when my urine started smelling strong in the second trimester. It turned out I wasn't drinking enough water. But please get a urine test done, as I felt much better after my doc ruled out any infection.
Listen, don't worry, but don't ignore it either. Sometimes it's just dehydration or hormonal changes, but a UTI is very common in pregnancy. Drink lots of water right now and book a quick routine urine test to be safe.
