I was always amused by pregnancy. I do travel a lot and I see everywhere women working hard in their daily life like I do. But the difference is women carry a new life inside them. A small baby totally dependent upon her for survival. But I don't do that.
Hypertension which is due to pregnancy can initiate both emotional and serious physical problems. It is unfortunate for most of the people normal life is very much abnormal during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) also sometimes referred to as preeclampsia or toxemia occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of pregnancies. Chronic hypertension varies from PIH in that it is normally present prior to pregnancy.
Baby and mother both face a grave threat by both conditions. There are also information of gestational high blood pressure that do not mostly comes with the same risks, but can intensify the probability of the mother later developing PIH.
What is reason for high blood pressure being a problem during pregnancy?
High blood pressure blocks the blood flow to many systems in the body. As there is a shortage of blood flow to all parts of the body the baby gets affected.
The restricted blood flow can cause the fetus to abrupt from the placenta prematurely (placental abruption.) The baby can also be underweight or suffer a lack of proper development due to the lack of nutrients.
The worst case scenario with PIH untreated is it can be fatal to both the mother and the baby.
Symptoms of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (not a complete list):
high blood pressure blurred vision extreme nausea edema or swelling more than trace amounts of protein in the urine present
Presence of a single system does not mean the presence of PIH. It is mostly confirmed when more than two symptoms are present.
To confirm whether PIH has developed or about to develop you should regularly visit doctor for check up.
Treatment
The baby may not be fully developed to live a life outside the womb when left. The best cure for mother is having the baby. But the same do not apply for the baby.
The most common treatment for PIH during pregnancy is increased rest. Different degrees of bed rest may be in order for different cases of severity in order to lower blood pressure. Some women find themselves spending weeks or even months in bed, often lying on their left side. These women are usually advised only to get up for bathroom and shower trips or to grab a bite to eat.
The stress of a complicated pregnancy affects not just the mother, but those who love them especially the father or partner. I've spoken with a number of fathers whose own blood pressure soared as a result of such stress and tension during pregnancy.
Pre-natal care should be taken seriously when you are pregnant. You can sure that almost all the pregnancies finish in happy and healthy babies, mom's and dad's. To reduce your blood pressure to normal levels or to manageable levels you should avoid tension and stress in life wherever possible.
My blood pressure program focuses on intense relaxation which is also a good accompaniment to bed rest. It can also assist the loved ones who are experiencing the anxiety from a complicated or even a healthy pregnancy.
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