Summary: During pregnancy, expectant mothers may face a variety of problems. Among them, hypertension during pregnancy is one of them. Hypertension during pregnancy is divided into four categories: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and eclampsia, and chronic hypertension with preeclampsia. During pregnancy, expectant mothers may face a variety of problems. Among them, hypertension during pregnancy is one of them. Hypertension during pregnancy is divided into four categories: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and eclampsia, and chronic hypertension with preeclampsia. Pregnancy-induced hypertension, blood pressure returns to normal within one year after delivery. If blood pressure continues to rise after delivery, it can evolve into essential hypertension.
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Pay attention to self-monitoring
Li Yu, director of the International Internal Medicine Ward and cardiologist at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University in Xi\’an, said that if a pregnant mother suffers from gestational hypertension, she may have no symptoms or mild dizziness, and her blood pressure may be slightly elevated. Accompanied by edema or mild proteinuria; severe cases may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc., significantly elevated blood pressure, increased proteinuria, obvious edema, and even coma, convulsions, and death. In addition, this disease increases the risk of placental abruption, postpartum hemorrhage, intrauterine distress, neonatal complications and neonatal death, affecting the health of both mother and child.
Although there are so many dangers of hypertension during pregnancy, pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. Under the guidance of a doctor, pre-pregnancy consultation, rational use of medication during pregnancy, and blood pressure control can help most pregnant women and fetuses survive pregnancy and delivery safely. But pregnancy in October is a long process, and the condition may change. Sometimes, for some reasons, a pregnant mother\’s blood pressure will suddenly rise explosively, causing a series of hypertensive complications. Therefore, even if blood pressure is controlled within the normal range, pregnant women should pay attention to self-monitoring and regular check-ups. When you feel uncomfortable, be sure to tell your attending doctor so that the doctor can help you in time.
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Early detection and early treatment
Director Li Yu reminded that the following points may reduce the incidence and severity. First, try to get pregnant at the right age. Being too young or too old are both high-risk groups for pregnancy-induced hypertension. Complications are reduced if pregnancy occurs at the optimal age. Secondly, control your weight. Obesity and diabetes are also high risk factors for preeclampsia. Women of normal weight are less likely to develop preeclampsia. In addition, if you have high blood pressure before pregnancy, you will need medication to control your blood pressure. Once your blood pressure stabilizes and you become pregnant, you should also use medications suitable for pregnant women to control your blood pressure during pregnancy.
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are more common and more severe in people with poorer health and economic conditions. The reason is that minor illnesses are not cured and serious illnesses are not cured. Regular checkups allow for early detection and early treatment to prevent serious complications.
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Weight gain must be controlled
Director Li Yu emphasized that a reasonable diet for pregnant mothers is very important for the prevention and treatment of hypertension during pregnancy. Pregnant mothers who gain more than 15 kilograms of weight have a higher incidence of post-pregnancy hypertension. Therefore, pregnant mothers should pay attention to controlling weight gain and moderate caloric intake. Serious insufficient protein intake is also a risk factor for pregnancy-induced hypertension, so pregnant mothers should consume enough protein every day, and pay attention to the proportion of high-quality protein to reach half of the total protein intake. This can be achieved through lean meat, eggs, beans, etc. and soy products and other complementary foods. You can also eat more fish, such as crucian carp, eel, and freshwater fish. The EPA contained in freshwater fish helps improve the body metabolism of pregnant mothers, improve microvascular circulation, and inhibit platelet aggregation. Eat more grains and fresh vegetables. Cereals and fresh vegetables can not only increase the intake of dietary fiber, but also supplement multiple vitamins and inorganic salts, which are beneficial to preventing pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Pregnant mothers who suffer from anemia in the second trimester will develop anemia in the third trimester, resulting in placental ischemia and hypoxia. Iron supplements should be taken appropriately and the intake of alcoholic beverages, salty and sweet foods, and spicy condiments should be limited. Overly thick chicken soup, broth, and fish soup will produce too much uric acid after metabolism, which will increase the burden on the kidneys. In addition, the diet in the third trimester should be mainly small and varied. The dietary arrangement should adopt the method of eating small and frequent meals, and eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, minerals and vitamins, but the increase in calories should not be too much to avoid excessive weight gain. Zhang Lu