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Question
Hello doctor,
I am nearly 27 weeks pregnant with high blood pressure. I had a regular cardiac exam. So, the doctor asked me what to do with high blood pressure during pregnancy? Thank you doctor.
Tran Thi Hai Yen (1988)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Kim Phuong - Department of Medical Examination, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What to do with high blood pressure during pregnancy? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Gestational hypertension is when high blood pressure begins in the second half of pregnancy (after the 20th week) in women with blood pressure readings before full pregnancy normal. Although pregnant women usually recover after giving birth, gestational hypertension can increase the risk of high blood pressure later in life as well as affect the development of the fetus, causing complications for the fetus. period.
There are several steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy such as: Maintain a healthy weight within a safe target; exercise helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy; regular doctor visits; quit smoking and alcohol; avoid excess salt by eating bland; reduce stress.
You should eat foods rich in potassium preferably sweet potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, kidney beans, peas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon and dried fruits like prunes and raisins. Eat a magnesium boost from foods like almonds, avocados, bananas, beans, pumpkin seeds, tofu, soy milk, cashews, potatoes (with skin), yogurt, molasses, whole grains and leafy green vegetables.
If you still have questions about high blood pressure during pregnancy, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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