I went to my prenatal checkup and my blood pressure is going up , in an instance I did not ask the Dr this.I get carried away sometimes.How can I lower my blood pressure? I dont want this to affect the baby in a bad way.
2007-08-16 13:39:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Many ways to Lower Blood pressure
*LOTS of rest
*when stressed out/frustrated take 10 deep breaths
*eat healthy (ALOT of bananas)
*soak and take a bubble bath rather than standing in a shower
*Go to bed early
2007-08-16 13:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by twentyalready?! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very common--it happened to me, too. I had to be hospitalized a few times when it went too high.
A good portion of HBP is caused by water retention, and pregnant ladies are really good at that, huh? That means cut down on the salt (do not eliminate it) and have a little caffiene (a natural diuretic) every day.
Keep your feet up anytime you can, don't spend large amounts of time on your feet, and sleep on your left side, at least when you first go to bed. Sleeping on the right side isn't as good for baby, back side, either, because certain blood sources are slightly limited by those positions. Left side is good, feet up, good.
You may worry about the caffiene, and maybe your dr. limits your intake, but you have to remember our moms drank cup after cup of coffee when we were buns in the oven. I turned out just fine (tho they did say my first word was coffee..). Not too much caffiene because getting hyper isn't good, either. Plenty of water, because getting dehydrated is an absolute no-no.
Best wishes with your punkin,
TX Mom
Debbie
Not a medical professional.
2007-08-16 20:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor didn't give you suggestions, he/she likely isn't worried yet about your increase in blood pressure. Your body is under stress and a slight rise is normal. That said, you'll want to eat carefully keep your weight gain under control, and find things that refresh and relax you. In the middle of the second trimester I got laid off, but the good news was that my blood pressure dropped from not having to be in such a stress filled job situation. So don't stress over your blood pressure!
2007-08-16 20:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by CHos3n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut out sodium from your diet and eat lots of whole grain foods. And excercise!! I did this and my blood pressure has never been high and im 38 weeks.
2007-08-16 20:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy2B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try resting a bit more. thats what my doctor told me, and keep your legs elevated when possible
2007-08-16 20:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by justin n' melanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy watch what u eat
2007-08-16 20:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by bronsonrobertson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋