Low blood pressure during pregnancy

The low blood pressure of women after pregnancy may be due to symptoms of dizziness, nausea and chest tightness. At this time, we should exercise appropriately and adjust our diet to relieve the symptoms of low blood pressure. Low blood pressure after pregnancy is very detrimental to the development of the fetus. We should adjust our work and rest schedule and diet, and seek treatment for anemia during pregnancy.

1. What are the symptoms of low blood pressure during pregnancy?

The symptoms of low blood pressure in pregnant women mainly include dizziness, nausea, chest tightness, cold sweats, yawning, lowered blood pressure, faster pulse rate, pale complexion, etc. The fetus suffers from hypoxia due to the mother's low blood pressure, so early symptoms include increased fetal movement and faster fetal heart rate, and later symptoms include slower fetal movement and lower fetal heart rate.

This situation is very harmful to both pregnant women and fetuses. Supine hypotension syndrome is a problem that cannot be ignored for both mother and child. Therefore, if expectant mothers find that their blood pressure is low, they should go to the hospital for medical treatment in time.

2. Will low blood pressure cause anemia in pregnant women?

Due to physiological changes in pregnant women, blood volume will increase as physiological needs increase, but the speed of red blood cells is slower than that of plasma. Therefore, the blood of pregnant women is diluted. When the hemoglobin is lower than 10% grams and higher than 8% grams, it is called physiological anemia, and when it is lower than 8% grams, it is diagnosed as pathological pregnancy anemia.

About 1/4 of pregnant women will experience anemia to varying degrees, but severe anemia is rare. In addition to physiological factors that can cause anemia in pregnant women, it is also related to the picky eating habits of some pregnant women. Some people are afraid of getting fat if they eat too much meat, and their intake of nutrients including iron is insufficient to meet physiological needs, which can easily cause iron deficiency anemia. In fact, anemia is judged based on hemoglobin values, so it has nothing to do with blood pressure. So don’t worry too much!

3. Does low blood pressure during pregnancy affect the fetus?

Normally, blood pressure that is lower than 90/60 mmHg for a long time is considered low blood pressure. If you still have low blood pressure after pregnancy, when the pregnant woman's posture is incorrect, the enlarged uterus will compress the inferior vena cava, and the amount of blood returning to the heart will decrease, causing blood pressure to drop and insufficient blood supply to the brain. Symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, cold sweats, nausea and vomiting, and black spots in front of the eyes will occur, which is not good for the development of the fetus.

If it is just a mild hypotension, it is not a problem. If it is more serious and affects your life, you can use 30 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 30 grams of Astragalus membranaceus, and 10 red dates, boil them in water and drink them as tea to regulate your body. Generally speaking, if the pregnant woman has no symptoms, low blood pressure will have little effect on the fetus; if the pregnant woman goes into shock due to low blood pressure, it can cause intrauterine distress syndrome due to fetal ischemia and hypoxia. Actively rescue shock, increase blood pressure, identify the cause of the disease, and provide active and effective treatment.

4. What to do if your blood pressure is low during pregnancy

What should you do if you have low blood pressure during pregnancy? In fact, there is no need to worry too much. Generally, if the pregnant woman does not have obvious symptoms, it will not cause too serious impact on the fetus. Pregnant women can eat more foods that warm and nourish the spleen and kidneys; eat more easily digestible protein foods, such as chicken, eggs, fish, cheese, milk, etc., and eat small meals frequently. Drinking more water and exercising more every day can increase blood volume. You can also eat some dates, red beans, etc., which can not only increase nutrition but also help correct low blood pressure. Then eating appropriate amounts of high-salt foods can increase blood pressure and improve symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness and weakness. However, salt intake should not be too high; at the same time, you should drink more water. More water entering the blood can increase blood volume, thereby increasing blood pressure.

You can also eat more longan, lotus seeds, jujube, mulberry, etc., which have the function of strengthening the mind and nourishing the brain. It is advisable to eat them frequently to enhance physical fitness. For low blood pressure caused by anemia, you should pay attention to eating foods that provide the raw materials for blood production, such as foods rich in protein, copper, and iron - liver, fish, milk, eggs, beans, and iron-rich vegetables and fruits, which will help correct anemia. In addition, eating ginger regularly can promote digestion, strengthen the stomach, and raise blood pressure. You can sprinkle ginger powder into the soup or use ginger powder to make tea. Once a pregnant woman is found to be in shock due to low blood pressure, she should be sent to the hospital immediately for emergency treatment, to increase her blood pressure, and to receive active and effective treatment.

This article provides detailed information about low blood pressure during pregnancy. If you develop symptoms of gestational hypotension after you become pregnant, you need to carefully check your body to see if your blood pressure is low. Once you find that a pregnant woman has hypotension, you need to take active measures to deal with it. You can try the methods in this article.