What should I do if I have low blood pressure during pregnancy?

Women often experience low blood pressure during pregnancy. This must be taken seriously because whether it is high blood pressure or low blood pressure, it will be very harmful to the health of the expectant mother and fetus. If low blood pressure occurs, you must first learn to find the cause. In addition, you can improve it by adjusting your diet, such as the following improvement methods.

What to do if you have low blood pressure during pregnancy?

No matter which type of hypotension patient has, they can eat more salty foods because salt can increase blood pressure. 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. Generally speaking, if the pregnant woman has no symptoms, low blood pressure will have little effect on the fetus. If a pregnant woman goes into shock due to low blood pressure, it may 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.

In terms of diet, 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. 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 contrast to hypertension, people with low blood pressure should choose an appropriate high-sodium, high-cholesterol diet. Sodium chloride (i.e. table salt) needs to be consumed at 12 to 15 grams per day. Eating foods that are high in cholesterol, such as brain, liver, eggs, cream, fish roe, pork bones, etc. in moderation and regularly, can help increase blood cholesterol levels, increase arterial tension, and raise blood pressure. Eat less foods that have blood pressure lowering effects, such as winter melon, watermelon, celery, hawthorn, bitter melon, mung bean, garlic, kelp, onion, sunflower seeds, etc.

Things to note during pregnancy:

1. Decoctions are warming and nourishing in nature, and are mainly used to help women regulate their menstruation and relieve discomfort. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body's internal heat is higher during pregnancy, so drinking Zhongjiang Soup at this time may cause excessive internal heat. Some women have the habit of taking Zhongjiang Soup to regulate menstruation before pregnancy. Sometimes they still take it in the early stages of pregnancy because they don't know they are pregnant. According to Taiwan's Tsumura Juntendo Company, taking Zhongjiang Soup during pregnancy has no adverse effects on the fetus, but there will be physical changes after pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended to stop drinking Zhongjiang Soup after confirming pregnancy.

2. Avoid or reduce sexual intercourse during the first three months of pregnancy. This is because the placenta and the uterine wall of the pregnant woman are not tightly connected in the early pregnancy. If sexual intercourse is improper, it may cause uterine contractions and lead to the possibility of miscarriage. Therefore, the first three months of pregnancy is a period when miscarriage is prone to occur, especially for pregnant women at high risk of miscarriage. In addition, improper sexual intercourse in early pregnancy may also cause vaginal infection, which is another reason why some doctors recommend avoiding sexual intercourse in early pregnancy.

3. Pregnant women are very prone to miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy, so they must pay special attention and avoid lifting heavy objects or strenuous exercise, and reduce housework and going out as much as possible. Avoid overwork, get plenty of rest, get enough sleep, and control your sex life. Don't take a bath when you feel particularly tired, but go to bed and rest as soon as possible. If the amount of leucorrhea increases during pregnancy, you can use cotton wool soaked in warm water or boric acid water to wipe along the external genitalia from front to back after urinating to keep it clean. And pay attention to keeping bowel movements smooth. If bleeding occurs accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, weakness or soreness and pain in the lower back, you should go to the hospital immediately.