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There are two types of conditions that can cause high blood pressure in pregnant women: 1. Physiological factors, and 2. Pathological factors. However, regardless of the cause, both increase the risk during childbirth. Therefore, if a pregnant woman discovers that her blood pressure is elevated, she should focus on the following three aspects.1. Strengthen prenatal examinations.
2. Actively manage blood pressure. Treatment for hypertension in pregnant women should not rely solely on antihypertensive medications, as excessive use of strong antihypertensive drugs is not beneficial for the health of the mother or the fetus, nor is it advisable to use too many sedatives. Generally, safer medications include reserpine, antihypertensive tablets, or compound antihypertensive pills. Chinese herbal medicines such as chrysanthemum and apocynum can also be used. At the same time, the pregnant woman should maintain a positive mood, avoid mental stress and emotional excitement; ensure adequate sleep and rest; and avoid a diet that is too salty—daily salt intake should not exceed half a teaspoon—to prevent edema. If edema occurs, diuretic drugs such as hydrochlorothiazide should be used.
If a pregnant woman develops severe hypertension due to pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome during the second or third trimester, it may sometimes be necessary to terminate the pregnancy or deliver prematurely through surgical means to avoid danger.