is developing pre clampsia my fault?!

Question

I haven't been diagnosed but I've been swelling since 20 weeks plus had trace protein in urine last month. My blood pressure has been 112/72 whole pregnancy but I'm due for another reading today and it's been a month since my last appt.I'm really scared of getting it. Is there anything I can do to avoid it?! About to cry.

Answer

No it isnt!! I had it both of my pregnancys and I'm on baby number 3 so well see what happens at delivery..

There's lots of reasons why it could develop. My doctor said It was probably because I was really young (17 and 20 at time of birth) , low weight, and because I am of African decent. Of course these are probable reasons not a for sure cause.

With my first, it developed at 33-34 weeks and I had my daughter at 35w5d, hospitalized 3 days prior. Mine had nearly tripled, which you absolutely do not want. I spent another week in the hospital because it couldn't come down. This was an extreme case.

My 2nd was literally at birth. Pain = high blood pressure. My the tech who did my epidural (to avoid preeclampsia again by taking pain away) took to long and it didn't kick it when I was pushing. My blood pressure sorted itself out the next day.

So my advice
● IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!! Our bodies act weird when carrying a baby.
● DRINK DRINK DRINK. Stay EXTRA hydrated,  the fist sign of dehydration is THIRST. Plus it'll help your blood flow, and not build up pressure
● lay on your LEFT side, pillow in between your legs or legs elevated. It's good for your circulation
● Water exercise is low impact but still gets you moving. Takes pressure off of your legs
● swelling will occur, but it is NOT normal on your hands and face. If you have a ring and you can't suddenly get it off, and your face is puffy, go to your doctor or L&D and have them  check your blood pressure.

I wish you the best

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It's not something you can control! I've never had high blood pressure before but I developed it at the end of my pregnancy and I had to be induced 2 days before my due date as a preventative measure. My numbers weren't high enough to be considered preeclampsia, but they called it gestational hypertension. I didn't eat much salt or anything, and I worked out every day. It's just something that happens to some women! From my experience, doctors are very nervous when it comes to preeclampsia and they'll be sure to monitor you closely and make very specific recommendations. Ask them questions about your options and make sure you understand everything... you'll be fine!! :)

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