Low Blood Pressure During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions

The level of blood pressure during pregnancy indicates the health of both the mother and the baby. Based on the definite data of blood pressure at this time, doctors get help in detecting possible complications and problems in pregnant women. According to the Heart Association, the blood pressure level in normal conditions is 80 to 120 millimeters (mmHg). Blood pressure is checked with a special machine. This machine shows the figures of low and high blood flow in the body.

If the level is less than 80 mmHg during pregnancy, this condition is considered low BP. Doctors generally consider a level of 90 mmHg to 60 mmHg as a low BP condition. Women's blood pressure decreases in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. In this, the blood pressure level remains constantly low in the first and second trimester, while it becomes normal in the third trimester. Doctors regularly check the blood pressure of women during pregnancy to check the problems that may occur after pregnancy.

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Due to low BP during pregnancy, women are at risk of fainting. Many women suffering from low BP problems are likely to faint when they get up or sit down quickly. Fainting repeatedly during pregnancy can be dangerous for women. Due to internal problems, the blood level may decrease and the pregnant woman may get hurt in case of fainting. Along with this, low BP can also cause obstruction in the blood reaching the baby in the womb, which can have an adverse effect on the child's health.

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Some studies and research show that regular low BP during pregnancy can have many harmful effects. Its risk also includes the death of the child during delivery. Apart from this, it also has a bad effect on the health of the child.

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Generally, low blood pressure does not cause any major problem. However, women who have never experienced low blood pressure before may find its symptoms troubling. These symptoms can also affect their daily routine. The following are the symptoms of low blood pressure in pregnancy.

• Dizziness or confusion
• Nausea.
• Slight dizziness when standing up suddenly.
• Feeling tired all day
• Difficulty breathing or breathing too quickly.
• Constant thirst.
• Feeling cold, pale or sticky skin.
• Vision problems, such as blurry or double vision
• Depression

If any woman experiences such symptoms during pregnancy, she should immediately talk to her doctor about it. Your doctor may do some tests to check whether these symptoms are caused by low blood pressure or not. 

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During pregnancy, many types of changes occur in the body of women. Therefore, a pregnant woman should keep getting her checkup done from time to time. In a regular checkup, the doctor asks about the routine of the pregnant woman. Apart from this, he also checks the blood pressure of the woman. Changes in the level of blood pressure of a woman depends on her routine, energy level, nervousness and stress. Apart from this, the increase or decrease in BP also depends on some specific time. In the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, the BP of a woman can be low. This can also happen due to changes in the blood flow system in the uterus.

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Apart from this, there can be a problem of low BP when you stand up or sit down quickly. Also, women may face the problem of low BP even after taking a bath in hot water for a long time. But, both of these are considered temporary reasons. There are many other reasons for low BP, which make the blood pressure lower than normal. The main ones are as follows -

• Infection.
• Taking a long bed rest.
• Dehydration.
• Malnutrition.
• Internal bleeding.
• Anemia. 
• Heart problem. 
• Endocrine disorders (Disorder of the hormone producing system in the body).

Women can also have the problem of low blood pressure due to the intake of many types of medicines. If the blood pressure is low due to the intake of medicines, you should meet your doctor and talk to stop the intake of these medicines. Due to low BP in the initial months of pregnancy, the chances of women having ectopic pregnancy increases. In ectopic pregnancy, the egg gets fertilized in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus, due to which many other problems start.

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The problem of low BP during pregnancy can be cured by taking medicines. But, many women prefer to try home remedies to overcome this problem. During pregnancy, the blood pressure of most women comes to normal in the third trimester. But women whose blood pressure becomes very low during pregnancy should immediately seek medical advice for its treatment. If the blood pressure is low due to anemia or hormonal changes, you should first treat these causes. If the woman is having a problem of low blood pressure due to the intake of any medicine, then the doctor changes her medicine.

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How to take care of yourself at home
Apart from medical treatment, pregnant women can also reduce the impact of such problems by taking care of themselves at home. Women can reduce the problem of low BP by adopting the following home remedies.

Do Not Hurry And Take Rest
To overcome the problem of low blood pressure, a pregnant woman should do all her work slowly. One should not hurry while getting up from bed in the morning. Getting up and sitting down in a hurry can cause dizziness or low BP. If a woman is feeling faint or dizzy, she should make a habit of getting up and sitting down slowly. Apart from this, one should also avoid taking fast breaths. Also, while lying down, one should lie on the left side. This improves the flow of blood to the heart. Not only this, pregnant women with low BP problems need more rest than normal women. This reduces the fatigue of their body.

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Wear Comfortable Clothes
To avoid the problem of low blood pressure level, pregnant women should wear comfortable clothes. By wearing comfortable clothes, women can overcome the problem of fatigue and dizziness. Many women wear tight socks up to the knees to get rid of the pain in the legs, but if your BP is low, then you should avoid wearing tight clothes.

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Drink Plenty Of Water
During pregnancy, many women have the problem of nausea as soon as they wake up in the morning. Along with this, vomiting starts. In this situation, the pregnant woman should not let there be a shortage of water in her body. For which she should consume plenty of water. If you are feeling dizzy due to low BP, then in such a situation you can consume herbal tea.

Pay Attention To Diet
During pregnancy, doctors suggest that women should eat small meals several times instead of eating large amounts at one time. By consuming nutritious food at this time, women stay away from many types of problems. Doctors advise women suffering from low BP during pregnancy to consume more salt. Whereas, eating more salt during normal pregnancy can be harmful, that is why women should consume salt only after medical advice.

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Low BP (blood pressure) is a common condition during pregnancy, especially in the first and second trimesters. This occurs when blood vessels dilate and hormonal changes occur. Symptoms of low BP may include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and sometimes fainting. However, in most cases, this condition is not harmful to the pregnancy and resolves on its own with time. Still, pregnant women should take precautions in their daily routine, such as getting up slowly, drinking more water, and eating a balanced diet.