Audrey Ross on Instagram: "💛Let’s talk about protein showing up in your urine during pregnancy. It’s called proteinuria, and there are several reasons this can happen. 1. Kidney strain Pregnancy increases blood volume and puts extra pressure on the kidneys. If they’re overwhelmed or inflamed, they might start leaking small proteins—like albumin—into the urine instead of filtering them properly. This is why it’s so important to nourish and support your kidneys with the right foods, herbs, and hy