What should a pregnant woman do if her blood pressure is high?
Disease description:
I'm about two months pregnant and have been experiencing some dizziness and headaches. I checked my blood pressure and found it to be a bit high. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Once a pregnant woman detects elevated blood pressure, she should seek medical attention promptly for accurate diagnosis and evaluation by a healthcare provider. Regular blood pressure monitoring is important to understand any changes.
Under normal circumstances, doctors usually recommend pregnant women to have their blood pressure checked every 1 to 2 weeks during early pregnancy. Treatment may involve lifestyle modifications, such as maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in appropriate physical activity, ensuring adequate rest, avoiding excessive fatigue, and minimizing mental stress. Medication may also be required, but must be taken under the guidance of a physician to avoid adverse effects on the fetus.
Avoid consuming high-fat and high-calorie foods, and increase intake of high-protein and high-potassium foods. Choosing suitable forms of exercise based on individual conditions, such as walking or yoga, can help control weight and blood pressure. Pregnant women should maintain regular作息 habits and ensure sufficient sleep, avoiding excessive fatigue. Maintaining a positive mindset and avoiding prolonged periods of tension or anxiety is also important.
Under a doctor's supervision, pregnant women may need to use antihypertensive medications to control blood pressure. However, it is important not to take any medication擅自 during pregnancy, to prevent potential adverse effects on the fetus.
