As a rule, the indices of arterial pressure are individual for each pregnant woman. But if there is an increase in its upper values, which characterize the pressure while contracting the heart muscle, by 25 mm Hg. or lower, responsible for the pressure between contractions of the ventricles of the heart and atria, from their normal value by 15 mm Hg. and more, immediate measures should be taken.
The deviation of pressure during pregnancy is characterized by such symptoms as:
- swelling;
- palpitation;
- dizziness;
- headache.
What can pregnant women take with blood pressure?
In this situation, one should take into account the main thing: due to the fact that taking hypotensive drugs can adversely affect the fetus and lead to undesirable complications, pills for pressure during pregnancy should be prescribed by a specialist who, on the basis of the survey data, appoints them with extreme caution.
But in the event that the pressure jump has occurred, and there is no connection with the doctor, for the informative purposes we list the allowed tablets from the pressure for pregnant women:
- extract of valerian (it should take into account the slow action of the tablets of this safe preparation in pregnancy, as an alternative it is better to prepare, according to the instructions on the package, a quick decoction of valerian herbs and drink it 1 tablespoon several times a day);
- "Papazol" with caution;
- "Dopegit" (it is advisable to apply, comparing the risk to the fetus and benefit to the mother, the studies conducted among pregnant women of the 2nd and 3rd trimesters did not reveal any negative consequences).
Instructions of such drugs as "Metoproply", "Egilok", "Nifedipin" have a paragraph about their contraindication during pregnancy. And yet, taking into account the individual characteristics of pregnant women, they are appointed by gynecologists, and simultaneously with drugs of diuretic action. Without the appointment of a doctor to take similar medications to pregnant women is highly discouraged.
How else can you normalize the pressure during pregnancy?
In the struggle for lowering blood pressure, natural remedies can help. For example, freshly squeezed beet juice, cranberry mousse, pumpkin broth with honey, beet salad. Also, to prevent the increase in blood pressure, it is very important to properly organize nutrition and drinking regimen of a pregnant woman.