Pregnancy induced hypertension is often cited as a reason to induce labour, in medicalised birth. It can be argued that the occurence of a gentle rise in maternal blood pressure, is a naturally occurring and necessary function of the body in order to birth.
However, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and a healthy pregnancy are a sensible idea. So what strategies can one implement to ensure that their body is in optimum health?
- Engage the services of a reputed Chiropractor, to eliminate any nerve interference.
- Practise relaxation, and deep breathing techniques
- Excercise gently, and regularly
- Eat a healthy diet – try the Brewer Diet
- If this is your second or subsequent child, consider breastfeeding throughout your pregnancy
- Engage the services of an accupuncturist.
- Indulge in pregnancy massage (Massage has been shown to dramatically lower blood pressure during pregnancy, and it feels divine)
- Corn Silk tea has been shown to assist with Pregnancy Induced High Blood Pressure simply brew the silks from a corn cob, as a tea.
- Visualization of perfect blood pressure
Towards the end of your pregnancy, it is common for your blood pressure to rise slightly, and can be a sign of impending labour. However, the rise should be slight, and not in conjunction with other symptoms such as protein in your urine, dizziness, flashing lights in front of your eyes etc. Always make decisions regarding yours and your babies health with the guidance of your health care provider.
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