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I too suffer from Kidney stones. I am currenly pregnant with my second child(19 weeks) and have already been hospitalized for kidney stones. Which luckly this time I passed. My first pregnancy I was not so lucky. I had an attack roughly 5 months into my pregancy with a stone to large to pass. I had a stent in place for over 4 months, since they could do nothing to remove the stone until I delivered. I had gained no weight and continued to be very sick. My only comfort for pain relief was a mixture of gravol and demerol as well as a medication to relax my bladder from spasims due to the stent.The doctors and nurses re-assured me daily that there would be no long term effects to my unborn baby. Dispite my own worry about taking so many medications for so long, my son was born(induced) extreamly healthy and continues to be today. My best advice is this. I didn't push enough after my first child to be tested for more stones...by means of blood work, urine samples for crystals and dye test for ultrasounds. And I should have. It may have helped me prevent or at least be aware of the possibilites during my current pregnancy. Ask questions, lots of questions. Expecially to the maternity nurses. They were my biggest comfort. Not only to me but my spouse and family. You may be prone to kidney stones, just like myself and so many other women during pregnancy. I can tell you this!!! I suffered almost 5 months with the most intense pain and I thought it would never be over. But when I have my sons little arms give me a big hug in the morning, it some how makes it all worth it. And crazy enough to risk doing it all over again. Dispite all that, in the end you must do what feels comfortable for you. However, I would spend quality time at the Urology clinic getting tested and getting answers. Something I never did. Hope this helps. Best Regards!!!!!

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