Preeclampsia prevention?

Question

So today at my 32 week appointment my dr noted that my blood pressure is starting to creep up (130/80) and set a new pregnancy goal of making it to 37 weeks 😬 With my DD I had severe pre-e which resulted in being induced at 36 weeks and I’m hoping to avoid a repeat experience with DS! I’m already on a baby aspirin a day and am now out of work but not on bed rest...yet. What else can I do to prevent my blood pressure from getting any higher?

Answer

Avoid salt and caffeine, elevate feet several times a day . Find an activity or hobby that you find relaxing. I’m in the same boat . I ordered one of those paint with diamonds of my little ones ultrasound and I plan on framing it for the nursery when I’m done and it has really helped me relax .. But everyone has their own thing they like to do to relax .

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I have the same thing and I have had pre-e with my two other babes. My doctor told me to do hydrotherapy, everyday. Basically just lay in a pool for an hour a day, make sure the water covers your heart. It has decreased my blood pressure! I am almost 30 weeks and my blood pressure is getting high already 🙄

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Walk!!!! And eat lots of protein, ideally 100 g a day

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I’m not super hippy dippy, but if you can use some guided meditations that just talk you through breathing patterns it can really help. There are apps and YouTube and other places to find them. Or take some time out and listen to calming sounds like ocean waves or rainfall and just breath deeply and slowly a few times per day for 10-15 mins per time.

Preeclampsia prevention?

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