How to control blood pressure in pregnancy

     How to control blood pressure in pregnancy

The blood pressure , also known as blood pressure, is the force with which blood travels through our body, arriving in each of the organs. When it is too high increases the risk of cardiovascular problems, and if it is low fatigue and exhaustion can manifest itself in strong shape. During pregnancy you can develop gestational hypertension , a condition that could derive in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, endangering the life of the mother and baby. So in umComo.com.br we explain how to control blood pressure in pregnancy and maintain the health of both.

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1. Those women suffering from high blood pressure prior to pregnancy are more prone to suffer from gestational hypertension. However, due to the many changes the body undergoes during this step, any woman could suffer from this problem, so it's important to watch some ways to maintain health throughout pregnancy.

   High blood pressure in pregnancy, if not properly monitored, can affect the mother's organs like the kidneys and the heart, lead to premature birth and low weight give the fetus. In more severe cases the mother can enter a preeclampsia frame, endangering both their lives.

   
   
2. Know that there are women who are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure in pregnancy, so if you are in any of these groups, it is best to talk to your doctor and monitor very closely the values ​​of your blood pressure . Pay attention to:

   • You have suffered from high blood pressure before pregnancy;
   • It has a multiple pregnancy;
   • Suffer from obesity;
   • Suffers from diabetes, arthritis, lupus or kidney problems;
   • It is under age 20 or over 40 years;
   • It has suffered from gestational hypertension or preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy;
   • There is a history of preeclampsia in your family.
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3. To control blood pressure in pregnancy is essential to change some habits and pay attention to certain details that will help you maintain your health. To begin, it is important to maintain proper prenatal care, going to all appointments with your doctor and sticking to all its indications.

   
   
4. Another important aspect to control blood pressure in pregnancy, is to watch our diet. Reduce salt intake , one of the detonating of this condition , and also avoid foods with too much fat, such as embedded or dehydrated products, also very rich sodium.

   
   
5. During pregnancy, the health of the fetus, it is important to quit tobacco and avoid as much alcohol intake. These two aspects are basic to both control blood pressure and to keep you healthy.

   
   
6. If you suffer from hypertension and are planning a pregnancy, it is important to talk to your doctor about the proper way to replace the medication and make the tracking of pregnancy; greater control will help to prevent more serious problems.

   
   
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