The high level of proteinuria in pregnant women causes consequences for the mother and fetus. This study focused on proteinuria and the risk factors related to it. 470 pregnant women were included in this study. The data regarding socio-demographic details, gestation age, parity and obstetrics history were collected. Proteinuria, blood pressure and glycemia were measured. Proteinuria was detected among 25.7% of the participants. Hypertension, diabetes, the second and third trimesters, higher maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), younger and older age, nulliparity, low educational and rural women were independently associated with increased odds of proteinuria in pregnancy. Diabetes mellitus, the third trimester and obesity were superior to the others factors in predicting the development of proteinuria