What causes pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Preeclampsia is medically known as pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome. This disease will not only cause a series of harms to the pregnant woman herself, but will also greatly affect the normal growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, every expectant mother needs to do relevant prevention for pregnancy-induced hypertension. So how does pregnancy-induced hypertension occur? Let’s take a look together below!

What causes pregnancy-induced hypertension?

1. The pregnant mother is too anxious or nervous, which causes dysfunction of the central nervous system.

2. In cold seasons or when the temperature changes too much, especially when the air pressure is increased, it is easy to cause gestational hypertension.

3. Young first-time pregnant women or older first-time pregnant women (especially those under 20 years old or over 40 years old), pregnant women with twins or multiple births.

4. Pregnant women with a history of chronic hypertension, vascular diseases, kidney disease, abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism, diabetes, or a family history of hypertension, especially those whose mothers have a history of gestational hypertension, are more likely to develop gestational hypertension.

5. Pregnant women who are malnourished, overloaded, or short and fat are also at a high risk of developing gestational hypertension.

6. If the pregnant mother's uterus is too strong, such as in cases of excessive amniotic fluid, twins, or macrosomia due to diabetes, it is easy to develop gestational hypertension.

7. Women with a history of severe early eclampsia, intrauterine fetal death of unknown cause or embryonic obstruction, fetal growth restriction, and anti-unsaturated fatty acid syndrome are also the focus of gestational hypertension.

How to maintain pregnancy-induced hypertension

1. Pay attention to rest: a normal schedule, adequate sleep, and maintaining a happy mood play an important role in preventing pregnancy-related hypertension.

2. Pay attention to changes in blood pressure and weight: Pay attention to changes in blood pressure and weight on a regular basis. Pregnant women should measure their blood pressure accurately and keep records every day. If there are any abnormalities, seek medical attention in time.

3. Balanced nutrition: Don’t eat too salty or greasy food; supplement energy and vitamins during pregnancy, eat more fruits and vegetables! These are all good ways to control blood pressure and stabilize blood sugar levels!

4. Keep exercising: Pregnant women should not become lazy and stay in bed all day because of the discomfort during pregnancy. They should take a walk every day, do Tai Chi, do yoga for pregnant women, etc., which can relax the muscles of the whole body and promote blood pressure reduction. However, they must consider their own body shape and do not exercise for too long or with too much intensity!

5. Increase protein: Pregnant women can supplement protein to regulate and lower blood pressure well. Eating more seafood and poultry can help pregnant women stabilize blood pressure. They should eat appropriate amounts of high-protein foods, high-protein, high-potassium and low-sodium foods such as fish, meat, and eggs in their daily diet.

Hypertension during pregnancy is one of the main causes of abnormal fetal development. If it is not properly controlled, it can easily lead to risks during delivery and even life-threatening situations. Therefore, for expectant mothers, the harm of pregnancy-induced hypertension must be properly understood. If there are related symptoms, timely intervention is required, and good conditioning is also required in daily life.