Your urine can provide your health care provider will vital information regarding

a. infections that you may have;

b. protein content – which can be an indicator for high blood pressure;

c. sugar levels - which can show whether you have diabetes or not.

As your baby gets heavier you will have strain put onto certain parts of your body; mainly your legs and your back. Your doctor will look therefore for signs of varicose veins and examine your ankles for any signs of swelling (edema) which can be caused by problems with your blood pressure.