I travel often, in fact more often than not. It seems that I see women everywhere scurrying through their daily lives, the same as me. But these women are carrying a new life. A little person completely dependent upon them for survival - not the same as me! Pregnancy amazes me.
Unfortunately for some, pregnancy does not allow for a "normal" daily life. Certain conditions such as Pregnancy Induced Hypertension can create emotional as well as serious physical concerns.
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) is otherwise called as preeclampsia or toxemia. This happens with 5 to 10 percentage of pregnancies. In case of chronic hypertension it normally before pregnancy.
Both conditions, however, can pose serious health threats to both mother and baby. There are also cases of gestational high blood pressure which do not necessarily pose the same risks, but can increase the chances of the mother later developing PIH.
What is reason for high blood pressure being a problem during pregnancy?
Blood flow to different systems in the body is hindered with high blood pressure. Because of the lack of blood flow, the baby can suffer too.
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.
Worse, PIH left untreated can lead to seizures, the mother's death and/or fetal death.
Major list of symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension
high blood pressure blurred vision extreme nausea edema or swelling more than trace amounts of protein in the urine present
It is mostly confirmed when more than two symptoms are present. Presence of a single system does not mean the presence of PIH.
You should make a regular visit to doctor to make sure that PIH has developed or it is about to develop.
Treatment
Having the baby is the best cure for the mother, but not necessarily the best option for the baby. The baby may not yet be developed enough to sustain life outside the womb.
To reduce the blood pressure according to severity of cases there are different degrees of bed rest available. Adequate rest is the best treatment for PIH during pregnancy. Even months and weeks are spent lying by bed. You can even see some women lying on their left side. Doctors generally advice those females only to get up when they go for bathroom or when they feel like eating.
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.
If you are pregnant, take your pre-natal care seriously. Almost all pregnancies result in happy, healthy babies, mothers AND fathers. Reduce the stress and tension in your life wherever possible to help keep your blood pressure normal or at least at manageable levels.
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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Unfortunately for some, pregnancy does not allow for a "normal" daily life. Certain conditions such as Pregnancy Induced Hypertension can create emotional as well as serious physical concerns.
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) is otherwise called as preeclampsia or toxemia. This happens with 5 to 10 percentage of pregnancies. In case of chronic hypertension it normally before pregnancy.
Both conditions, however, can pose serious health threats to both mother and baby. There are also cases of gestational high blood pressure which do not necessarily pose the same risks, but can increase the chances of the mother later developing PIH.
What is reason for high blood pressure being a problem during pregnancy?
Blood flow to different systems in the body is hindered with high blood pressure. Because of the lack of blood flow, the baby can suffer too.
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.
Worse, PIH left untreated can lead to seizures, the mother's death and/or fetal death.
Major list of symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension
high blood pressure blurred vision extreme nausea edema or swelling more than trace amounts of protein in the urine present
It is mostly confirmed when more than two symptoms are present. Presence of a single system does not mean the presence of PIH.
You should make a regular visit to doctor to make sure that PIH has developed or it is about to develop.
Treatment
Having the baby is the best cure for the mother, but not necessarily the best option for the baby. The baby may not yet be developed enough to sustain life outside the womb.
To reduce the blood pressure according to severity of cases there are different degrees of bed rest available. Adequate rest is the best treatment for PIH during pregnancy. Even months and weeks are spent lying by bed. You can even see some women lying on their left side. Doctors generally advice those females only to get up when they go for bathroom or when they feel like eating.
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.
If you are pregnant, take your pre-natal care seriously. Almost all pregnancies result in happy, healthy babies, mothers AND fathers. Reduce the stress and tension in your life wherever possible to help keep your blood pressure normal or at least at manageable levels.
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.
EL331014
About the Author:
Christian Goodman is a most famous health researcher and writer of several revolutionary natural methods to keep blood pressure down. One of his latest breakthroughs is his program that identifies the problems that cause high blood pressure. You can learn more about Christian on his Natural Health Alternative Blog.
