Oh Jenn, it's awful isn't it. Stupid doctors for scaring you though.
No though. I don't think there is anything you can do to prevent it. I've had it twice now (yay me), even though they assured me it rarely struck two pregs in a row.
Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to prevent it, although bed rest can help with your BP. Fingers crossed it stays manageable.
I had PE with DD1, it's not something to be taken lightly. I didn't want an induction either, but if i didn't have one there is a good chance that DD1 may not have made it. My placenta was barely functioning, it had big black necrotic tissue all over it when it came out.
I hope it was a false alarm and that things progress normally for you.
sunshine - i had high BP during my PG & i was medicated for it. but - i was diagnosed at about 6 weeks PG, so i dunno if that makes a diff? i don't know if there's any non-medical ways of reducing BP during PG (other than bed rest).
Yep, like sloane says, you can go on meds and/or bed rest. If your BP is in an ok range for you it may just be monitored. But if it's too high you might need to go on some medication. High BP over a long period of time is not good for your body.
This is what worked for me. I went to 42w5 days with no problems using this list
# Fish Oil supplement that is tested safe for heavy metal content
# High protein diet of 75 to 100 grams daily, more if you already have pre-eclampsia
# Plenty of water
# Eat salt as taste requires
# Calcium and Magnesium supplements (in the form of tablets or pregnancy herbal infusions & teas)
# Moderate exercise
# Avoid toxic substances that tax the liver and kidneys (caffeine, pollution from smokers or high traffic, strong chemicals and scents in the home, refined foods such as white sugar/flour/salt, processed foods, and take NO drugs at all.)
# Full body water immersion is also supposed to help lower blood pressure
# Foods for lowering blood pressure include garlic, cucumbers, parsley and onions.
# Drink a cup of skullcap tea/infusion as needed
# Drink red raspberry leaf, dandelion and nettle tea regularly
# Balance your sodium and potassium levels in the body with raw beet juice (also increases calcium)
I made it to 38.5wks with DS before my BP sky rocketed I was induced 3 days later. My BP has never gone back down to what it was pre-pregnancy so I have been extra careful this time. I have extensive family history of Pre-Eclampsia in my family both my mum and sister had it in all their pregnancies so I did well to get to 38.5 with my first.
As the other ladies have said not really anything you can do to stop it, but try to stay calm not stress as much. Try to limit coffee & chocolate. Lots of water. I am also doing preggi belllies this time to see if the excercise will help keep it down (may not be possible with your back). As I have had the worry of my BP on the higher side of normal for the last 2yrs I kind of know what triggers it to rise.
Funny thing is mine was normal last time I went. I asked my ob to do it again as my DS is 2 and it's never been normal in all of those 2yrs lol. I said to DH it was because I drove my little car and not the big giant and wasn't as worried about finding parking.
It can be serious so keep very close eye on it ask your DH to watch out for swelling. I didn't realise it at the time but I took on a lot of water and it wasn't until DH and my ob told me I could kind of see it.
Look after yourself rest as much as possible. I know it's near to impossible with a toddler.
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