Pregnancy naturally entails hormonal changes in the whole organism. As a result, the main organs and systems double the pace of their work. The cardiovascular system is one of the first to respond to changes, because now the heart must provide two organisms with blood and all nutrients. During pregnancy, blood pressure is an indicator of its normal course, and it is important to regularly monitor whether it is increased or, conversely, lowered.
Norm during pregnancy
Each person has his own concept of
normal blood pressure , but the main criterion is considered to be such numbers at which a woman feels good. The average indicator during pregnancy is considered to be
130 to 80 pressure, and it is he who is guided in assessing the course of pregnancy.
Many expectant mothers, whose weight does not exceed 55 kilograms, have a slightly lower blood pressure, but in their case this is normal. In order not to suspect a decrease in pressure (hypotension), when registering for a antenatal clinic, a woman should measure blood pressure on both hands.
At the next visits , pressure measurement should be performed at each appearance at the reception. But it is worth considering that it is not always possible to get the desired pressure of 130 * 80 during pregnancy, many factors can affect its performance. The result may be distorted due to waiting for admission, physical activity, or simply from fatigue, or maybe just a reaction to a white coat. For greater reliability, it is recommended to measure the pressure at home, using a special device - a tonometer.
The main thing is to do everything right
Reliable indicators of blood pressure can be obtained at home. It is only necessary to do this procedure correctly. Entrusting this responsible process is better for another person, then the result will be more reliable. For measurement, it is optimal to use a conventional, rather than a digital tonometer. The dependence of electronics on battery power and much more can affect the normal result, and he will most likely not show 130 at 80 pressure. The measurement frequency is approximately once a week, and they do it at the same time in calm conditions. It is strictly forbidden to measure pressure after physical exertion or stress, in which case the result will be inaccurate. To register all measurements, it is not out of place to have a special notebook in which all indicators should be reflected, and during reception show it to your doctor. The pressure at different times of the day can vary, and it should be measured both in the morning and in the evening.
Pressure dropped
In the first trimester of pregnancy, it is not uncommon when pressure is lower than 130 to 80. Then it’s worth considering, because this may be a sign of early toxicosis of the pregnant woman. But at the same time, it can be an independent state, which is a response to hormonal restructuring during the first 16 weeks.
Signs of low blood pressure can be nausea,
constant drowsiness, dizziness, fainting, especially frequent, weakness. In such a situation, when the pressure is lower than 130 to 80, it is better to spend more time in the fresh air, normalize the rest regimen, fully get enough sleep and eat. Vitamins will also be useful.
If there is hard or harmful work, it is better to change it to a lighter one, a certificate of the appropriate sample with a proposal to the enterprise management to do this can be prescribed by a doctor. Low blood pressure can also be felt during a famine. Even if a pregnant woman has nausea, then it is worth eating regularly, albeit in small portions, but more often with what you want at the moment. The best option would be a small amount of nuts or dried fruits, and you can carry crackers with you. Attempts to increase pressure using caffeine, which is contained in coffee or strong tea, will not lead to anything good, but will only negatively affect future offspring. To resort to this method of increasing pressure is only in an emergency.
Pressure dropped sharply, what to do?
The first thing you should start with is to take a horizontal position and raise your legs to a height, so more blood will get to your head. Equally important is the constant flow of fresh air, it is also worth freeing your neck from clothes, breathing so will be much easier. The ammonia, which can be applied to a cotton swab, will help bring a person to their senses, they should spread whiskey and let them smell at a distance. You can not poke a swab in the nose, this can lead to reflex respiratory arrest. A cup of strong tea will help a person finally come to his senses.
High blood pressure
The second half of pregnancy is accompanied by an increase in blood pressure. This is due to an increase in the volume of circulating blood, as well as a change in the work of the kidneys before childbirth. Tinnitus, varicose veins, leg heaviness, headaches and nosebleeds suggest that the pressure is higher than 130 to 80. You can return normal pressure if you find a cause that may be related to the kidneys, endocrine problems, pathology of the cardiovascular system. And also with ailments that were before pregnancy. Heredity and age also affect, in the end, the result of increased pressure can be gestosis (or toxicosis, as the term was called earlier). It is important to constantly monitor your health. And if the pressure exceeds 130 * 80, what to do, the attending physician will tell you, and self-medication can lead to serious complications.