Causes of high blood pressure or hypertension while pregnancy:
There is no particular reason for this condition while pregnancy. If there is a history of high blood pressure in their family then there may be a chance of hypertension while pregnancy. There is a chance of getting high blood pressure while pregnancy if you conceive the first time. If you are carrying twins there is a chance of getting hypertension while pregnancy.
Pregnancy period is divided into three parts and in the first period, there is no chance of getting hypertension while pregnancy. There may be some signs in the second period of pregnancy after fifth month. In the third period (7th,8th,9th)there will be clear diagonalize of high blood pressure.
If there is only high blood pressure then there is no problem with it. If it is combined with gestational diabetes or losing protein through urine(Albania) or inflammation on legs then it's a sign of the dangerous condition. These three condition may cause fits before or during delivery time proper care should be taken. You should control blood pressure while pregnancy. The normal pressure while pregnancy is 120/80. If 140/90 then you should take care, if it crosses 15o/90 then it will lead to many complications. If you are facing a problem with hypertension then you should follow strict diet control.
Diet therapy for the women who have high blood pressure while pregnancy:
To control blood pressure, control salt in your food, use it very less. If you use less salt in your diet it will help to decrease inflammation and swelling on legs. Condiments and spices should be avoided. All the oil foods and the foods which cause blood pressure should be avoided. Taking more fruits is always beneficial. Banana is the best remedy for this condition. Orange, grape fruit, and pomegranate are very useful in this condition, fruits have many benefits include it in your daily diet.
If your doctor did not suggest complete bed rest then walking for a while is very much beneficial. Keeping your mind away from stress and strains are also helps to lower blood pressure.
Ayurveda medicine for the woman who has hypertension while pregnancy:
Normal high blood pressure medicine is not safe for a pregnant woman. Ashwagandha (winter cherry), Brahmi( Bacopa), Jatmansi (spikenard) are the safest herbs for pregnant women. It has many health benefits with out causing any side effects or complications.
Ashwagandha: Is very beneficial in controlling blood pressure.
Brahmi: It helps to stimulate entire nervous system and keep the mind peaceful.
Jatamansi: It helps to control high blood pressure and relieves stress and strain. Gives sound sleep which helps to reduce high blood pressure.
An Ayurveda medicine prepared by these herbs are very effective in reducing hypertension while pregnancy.
Preparation of Ayurveda medicine: Take 50 gms powder of each herb mix it and keep it in a dry place. Take in a dose of half teaspoon mixture with honey twice daily.
Mudra therapy for high blood pressure
It is an easy and safe method of treatment. Aakash vardhak and kaphak- kaarak mudra is very much beneficial in this condition.
Yoga therapy to control high blood pressure while pregnancy:
Pranayama like Sitalakarini and yoga asana like sasanka asana are very beneficial to this condition. You should take yoga experts assistance while practicing yoga.
6 to 8 minutes of Sitalakarini pranayama and 8 minutes of sasanka asana are enough to get good results.
Doing this pranayama and yoga asana helps to activate all the seven chakras that help to control heart beat.
After that normal breathing Shavasana are helps to relax.
All these suggestions are only for informative purpose only.Don't act on this without consulting your doctor or any other health expert.
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