I am 12 weeks pregnant and just found out that my blood pressure is quite a bit higher than what the doctor liked. He did suggest cutting out some stress and reducing my sodium intake, but I would like to know if there is anything else I can do as this is very early in my pregnancy to be having these kinds of problems and has me quite concerned.
2006-10-24 09:43:49 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Ok to make this perfectly clear, I am willing to do whatever necessary for my child, I am not asking what I can do besides, I am asking what I can do in addition to.
2006-10-24 09:52:33 · update #1
The key to watching your sodium intake is to read labels. Many products contain more sodium than we even imagine. Ask your doctor how many milligrams of sodium you should be consuming then count per day. Pregnancy retains fluids and may be why yours is higher.
Walking really helps and is a stress reliever.
2006-10-24 09:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by Hedicat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise
2006-10-24 16:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by laurafayth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a nice long walk in the sun, the exersize helps to reduce blood pressure. The saun will help you feel happier, also helps reduce blood pressure. Drink alot of water, have your partner massage your feet, practice deep breathing techniques.
2006-10-24 17:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by pinkhopper2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
couple of banannas would help too.
they reduce blood pressure.
check with the doc and see if a daily niacin pill would be ok as well.
2006-10-24 16:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by seanachie60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise is also helpful.
2006-10-24 17:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by oddbutterfly1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for walks, try no salt, lots and lots of water
you can sacrifice for your child.....
good luck
2006-10-24 16:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by girlegyrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋