As you know, during pregnancy, the body spends all efforts to ensure healthy and proper development of the fetus. Therefore, old chronic diseases often begin to aggravate or new ones appear.
Among these diseases include low blood pressure during pregnancy (arterial hypotension). Remember that such a decrease in pressure can be caused by changes in the hormonal background. In this case, low blood pressure during pregnancy can occur even if the woman has not previously suffered from this ailment. In any case, a pregnant woman needs to constantly monitor her level of pressure and, at the slightest change in her indicators, seek the advice of the attending physician.
In general, lowered human pressure causes certain changes in the state of health, however, during pregnancy, some of them are considered acceptable. So, if a woman in this situation has a pressure of 95/60, this is the norm. Remember that it is important to be able to distinguish truly low blood pressure from a standard indicator during pregnancy.
The pressure that will be the norm for a person should be measured in a calm state and with good health. Many people think that everyone's normal pressure is 120/80. But this is not so. Everyone has their own pressure. If a woman is young, has never given birth, weighs approximately 50 kg, then her normal pressure will be considered an indicator of approximately 95/60.
Reduced pressure during pregnancy, if it is below the expected norm, usually causes changes in the condition of the woman. So, there is constant dizziness, weakness, nausea. After a sharp change in body position, the pulse may increase.
Even if the disease does not manifest itself, low blood pressure during pregnancy still negatively affects the functioning of the heart, brain and other organs, because a lack of oxygen develops. Therefore, hypotension can become a real threat to the life and health of the mother and baby.
Remember that at low pressure, the circulation in the placenta is disturbed. Thus, the baby does not receive enough oxygen and may suffocate. If the child lies so that puts pressure on the vena cava, the blood supply to the heart of the woman is disrupted. This happens when the mother lies on her back. This should not be allowed, because it is very dangerous for the lives of both.
Lowering the pressure often accompanies toxicosis in the first trimester of pregnancy. Recommendations for improving the condition in this case is a balanced diet, walking in the air. As a rule, drugs to increase blood pressure during pregnancy are not prescribed: they reduce the level of nutrients that enter the fetus.
Reduced pressure during pregnancy in the first trimester appears when there is a feeling of hunger. Therefore, before getting out of bed, eat a fruit or cracker. This will be a preventative measure against nausea and dizziness.
There are several recommendations that you need to listen to pregnant women who have low blood pressure:
- Take your time to get out of bed: lie down a bit, stretch as you should. If after lifting you still feel unwell, change the pillow to a higher one.
- The diet of a pregnant woman should be rich in protein foods and fresh fruits.
- When there are sharp bouts of nausea, you need to lie down and raise your legs up. Thus, the brain will be enriched with oxygen faster.
- It is better to wear compression stockings to prevent varicose veins and stabilize pressure.
- You need to lead an active lifestyle: do gymnastics, swimming. Motor activity keeps the muscles in good shape. Do not forget about the benefits of a contrast shower, which also normalizes blood pressure.