Gestational Hypertension
Also indexed as:GH, Nonproteinuric Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia (Nonproteinuric)
A healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy mother-to-be. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
A healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy mother-to-be. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Get more calcium
Supplement with 1,200 to 1,500 mg a day to reduce risk
- Mix in some magnesium
Take a 300 mg per day of this essential mineral to help prevent gestational hypertension or reduce its severity
- Address your stress
Try meditation, counseling, and other methods that can ease the stress that contributes to gestational hypertension
- Manage your medications
If you’re taking blood pressure medication, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to determine if you should increase your intake of potassium
- Go for routine checkups
See your pregnancy caregiver for blood-pressure checks and other important tests
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