The condition of blood pressure figures that pass from the normal blood pressure limit, often occurs in pregnant women. Hypertension is the most common medical problem in pregnancy. At least 2-3 percent of pregnancies are experienced. The blood pressure of pregnant women must be diligently examined, and attempted to have normal blood pressure during pregnancy.
Hypertension can increase many risks to the mother and fetus. Examples include decreasing blood flow to the placenta to premature birth. In the case of increased blood pressure of pregnant women, obstetricians or midwives can monitor maternal conditions.
Unfortunately, until now there has been no specific recommendation regarding tests related to stroke, as well as prevention of stroke after childbirth.
Blood pressure in women, pregnant or not, must be closely monitored to detect the reappearance of high blood pressure, including cholesterol, diabetes, and other signs of stroke risk.
Complications of blood pressure for pregnant women
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition of blood pressure of pregnant women who show signs of hypertension. This condition generally comes from the placenta which is not well developed due to interference with blood vessels. The exact cause is not fully understood.
To support the growth of the baby, the placenta requires a large and constant blood supply from the mother. In the case of the causes of preeclampsia, the placenta that does not get enough blood supply can trigger preeclampsia because the placenta is not well developed as it has formed during the first half of pregnancy.
Eclampsia
Eclampsia is a seizure that can cause coma in pregnant women. This is a rare but serious condition of a pregnant woman's blood pressure. Complications of blood pressure for pregnant women is a severe condition of preeclampsia, which is a complication of pregnancy when the blood pressure of pregnant women has too high pressure.
Preeclampsia and eclampsia attack the placenta, which is the organ that delivers oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the fetus. If the blood pressure of a pregnant woman is high and reduces blood flow, the placenta cannot function properly.
This can cause your baby to be born with a low weight or other health condition. Problems with the placenta often require premature labor for the health and safety of the baby. In rare cases, this condition can cause stillbirth or stillbirth.
Low blood pressure during pregnancy
In addition to increasing blood pressure, there is also a decrease in the blood pressure of pregnant women. If you are pregnant, there will be an increase in blood flow in your body to maintain the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. This causes the maternal blood pressure to decrease.
It can be said, this is the main cause of pregnant woman's blood pressure to be low or hypotensive in most pregnant women. However, there are also other causes that cause low maternal blood pressure.
Causes include having twins, medical history of hypotension, or underlying medical diseases such as dehydration, certain heart diseases, and anemia.
In addition, factors such as vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency cause a woman's blood pressure to be low, such as if lying in bed for a long time. Epidural use also often causes a decrease in blood pressure of a pregnant woman.
How to keep a woman's blood pressure stable?
Blood pressure of pregnant women must be maintained. How, diligently take care of your own health and your womb. For example in the following ways:
- Visit your doctor regularly during pregnancy to check your blood pressure and condition
- Your doctor will prescribe the safest blood pressure medication with the most appropriate dosage.
- Maternal blood pressure can be maintained if the mother follows various physical activities recommended by the doctor.
- To keep the blood pressure of a pregnant woman stable, avoid salty foods that contain excess sodium.
- Avoid cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs. Consult a doctor before taking certain medications.
- Although various studies have been conducted, so far researchers have not found the most effective way to prevent preeclampsia. Your doctor may give daily low-dose aspirin (between 60-81 milligrams) starting at the end of the first trimester if you have had a preterm labor before (34 weeks' gestation), or have had preeclampsia several times before.
To avoid complications, your doctor may recommend induction several days before the date of birth prediction. Induction may be needed early if the mother shows symptoms of preeclampsia or other complications.
In cases of severe preeclampsia, the doctor will give medication during labor to help prevent seizures. Do not close the possibility of a caesarean section.
After the baby is born, it is recommended to give breast milk despite the condition of the blood pressure of a pregnant woman, even in treatment. Discuss dosage adjustments for alternative blood pressure medications and medications with the doctor. Your doctor may advise your mother not to breastfeed shortly after taking medication.