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Pregnancy is undoubtedly a magical period and expected by most women who dream of motherhood. The sensation of generating a life in your own womb and carrying a baby for 9 months, who will soon be able to hold you in your arms and call you a son for the rest of your life, is really fascinating.
And for all this transformation to happen, the woman’s body undergoes countless changes during this period, and it is common to cause some discomfort such as fainting, insomnia, uncontrolled blood pressure, in addition to hormonal changes that directly interfere with mood and well-being.
When to Worry?
If the symptoms are transient and are under control, there is no reason to worry . All of these discomforts are expected and are within the normal range. Now if any discomfort persists, the ideal is to see your doctor for an evaluation.
When in doubt, an expert’s opinion is worth it, and so you can also rest assured knowing that everything is going well with the baby.
Find out which of these symptoms are most common and learn how to deal with them on a daily basis so that you can guarantee a more peaceful and healthy pregnancy possible, and thus be able to enjoy this very special moment without any concern for your health.
What can cause fainting during pregnancy?
Some factors can cause dizziness , vertigo and even fainting during pregnancy. The excessive heat can cause discomfort and take you to have that feeling of weakness. Avoid being exposed to the sun for many hours, try to sit down whenever possible and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Staying in environments with little air circulation or crowded people may also not be favorable during pregnancy. If it is inevitable and you do not feel well in a situation like this, try to go out for a breath, sit down and breathe slowly and deeply.
Remember that if you feel unwell if you are controlled and you are a passenger, you do not need to be more careful, but you must be careful not to lead to fainting or other complications.
It is also common for pregnant women to feel dizzy, often because they have been without food for a long time , the blood glucose level goes down and causes this malaise, which in some cases even lead to fainting.
Do not forget that you must now feed for two. The baby is developing and all its nutrients are being shared . Take seriously the recommendation to eat at least every 3 hours, avoiding this type of discomfort.
In addition, getting up too fast from the bed can make you feel faint (postural hypotension), this is because the blood does not have time to reach the brain, causing this feeling of dizziness. Don’t be in a hurry to get up, move naturally.
Pressure Drop in Pregnancy
Among all the causes that can lead to fainting, one in fact can be more worrying if the drop in blood pressure is not controlled. At the beginning of pregnancy the pressure tends to get even lower , due to the hormonal changes that relax the blood vessels and also due to the need for a greater flow of blood in the mother’s bloodstream, to now supply the placenta and the baby.
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Low blood pressure can cause fainting, which a priori is not serious, the question that concerns with fainting is whether it leads to a fall and thus the mother is at risk of getting hurt or even impairing the pregnancy.
Stay tuned and take care to avoid these little problems, and it is still worth reinforcing, if they are frequent it is always recommended to see your doctor so that he can measure your pressure and ensure that everything is fine with you and the baby.
How to Know if Blood Pressure Is Low
When the pressure drops, the pregnant woman may experience weakness, dizziness, headaches, her eyes become blurred and she may even faint. In view of the manifestation of these symptoms, it is possible to diagnose arterial hypotension, which must be confirmed with blood pressure measurement.
Generally, this condition does not cause any harm to the mother and baby, but it is important to assess the frequency and, if necessary, see your doctor to assess whether it is being caused only by hormonal changes, common in pregnancy, or if there are other causes that need some treatment. specific.
With regard to pressure, it is even more complicated and dangerous to face problems with high blood pressure during pregnancy than low. Hypertension can cause serious risks for mother and baby and in some cases delivery needs to be anticipated to preserve the well-being of both.
How to Avoid Low Pressure in Pregnancy
There are some precautions that every pregnant woman can take to avoid a drop in pressure. Some tips can help keep your blood pressure under control by minimizing common discomfort during pregnancy:
- Always carry a salty snack in your bag in case you have a longer period without meals (a salty cracker is a good option).
- Avoid very hot environments without air circulation
- Do not change your position abruptly. Get up calmly to avoid dizziness
- Check with your doctor if any medication you are taking has a side effect of dropping blood pressure.
- Avoid drinks such as coffee, soft drinks and alcohol.
- Practice light exercise, but regularly, it helps a lot to have good blood circulation and blood pressure control.
- Drink plenty of water during the day. In addition to moisturizing prevents pressure drop
It is worth taking good care to avoid hypotension during pregnancy. But be sure to consult your doctor in case of any symptoms that are worrying you. Thus, more calm, you will be able to deal with any malaise and remain strong and happy to enjoy the pregnancy and wait for the baby that will already be in your arms.
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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
