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Kidney Stones While Expecting
Diagnosing and Treating during Pregnancy
By Sue Poremba
Preventing kidney stones is a topic of ongoing research. What doctors do know is too much calcium does not cause kidney stones, so women should not deprive themselves of the calcium needed for pregnancy. Drinking plenty of water keeps the system well flushed and may help prevent the formation of stones.
Staying healthy is always important, and is especially so for pregnant women. Doctors would prefer not to treat women for kidney stones during pregnancy if at all possible. If a woman has a history of kidney stones, she should have X-rays done before she begins trying to get pregnant, and if stones are found, she and her doctor should discuss removing them before she becomes pregnant. Any woman who is concerned she could be at risk for kidney stones (for instance, someone who is susceptible to bladder infections) should talk to her doctor about being checked for stones.
"A pre-emptive strike is the best treatment option of all," says Dr. Portis.
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