Pregnancy is one of the most pleasant and, at the same time, one of the most crucial moments in a woman's life. During this short period, a woman undergoes a fairly large amount of tests from emotional to physiological.
One such test is an increased load on the fragile cardiovascular system.
This is due to the fact that:
- A new uteroplacental vascular bed is being formed.
- The total body weight is increasing.
- There is an increase in the volume of circulating blood.
- Intrauterine pressure rises.
Blood volume at the end of pregnancy increases to six and a half liters. This creates an additional burden on the work of the heart and vascular system. In relatively healthy women, this process takes place without any special difficulties, but in most pregnant women there is such a serious problem as high blood pressure.
How to reduce blood pressure during pregnancy?
Many pregnant women try to exclude taking medications so as not to harm the baby during its development. But how to reduce pressure without taking medication?
Before deciding the question: "how to reduce pressure?", You should exclude or reduce the use of those products that are ways to provoke an increase in pressure.
These products include:
- salt is one of the most serious substances that increase blood pressure. Salt holds water in the body, and also contributes to vasospasm;
- water;
- products containing caffeine - coffee, chocolate, strong tea;
- fatty food;
- spicy food;
- red meat (as nutritionists claim, also helps increase blood pressure).
Thinking about how to reduce pressure, one more factor that can cause hypertension should be taken into account - this is an emotional state. Any violent surge of emotions can raise blood pressure. Experience, anxiety, fears, quarrels - all this leads to increased pressure. Increased physical activity can lead to the same result.
Other causes of high blood pressure during pregnancy:
- heredity;
- diabetes;
- obesity;
- motionless lifestyle;
- alcohol;
- smoking.
How to reduce pressure with acupuncture?
- At the junction of the spine with the head there is an occipital fossa, by pressing on which the thumb pad (right hand) is held for 10 seconds. Repeat two times.
- Squeeze and stretch the middle finger of the left hand (perform with the right hand), also with the other hand.
- The surface of the neck is mentally divided into three equal parts (horizontally, from the back). Symmetrically relative to the spine, determine three paired points. Press successively on each pair with the thumbs of both hands for 10 seconds.
How to reduce the pressure of folk remedies?
- hypotensive juices are able to lower pressure . These include birch sap, which can be taken once a day in one glass. As well as beetroot juice prepared in advance in an open bowl (3 hours before meals). Drink 0.5 cups two - three p. in a day;
- cranberry mousse: squeeze juice from 50 gr. cranberries, pour a glass of boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes, pour 1 tbsp. spoonful of semolina, cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar to taste, cool;
- Hibiscus tea, tea with lemon;
- pumpkin broth with honey.
Well, and finally, how to reduce pressure if nothing helps?
Only your doctor will answer this question, since high blood pressure can be a sign of more serious diseases, so do not delay, consult a specialist.
The most important thing to remember is that bearing a child is a very responsible process and requires a special attitude to your health, both of the woman herself and of loved ones.
Take care of yourself and your baby, consult a doctor on time and do not be lazy to undergo the necessary (or not) examinations.