Normal pressure in the first weeks of the period
Normal limits are from 90/60 to 120/80 mm. gt; Art. Sometimes the upper limit is called 140/90 mm. gt; Art. It is important to understand that these figures are conditional and the norm depends on the particular woman, her indicators prior to conception.
At the beginning of gestation, due to the growth of progesterone, there is a relaxation of the vessels, which can lead to a decrease in the values on the tonometer. Low blood pressure in the early stages of pregnancy is a physiological hypotension, and it is usually not considered a deviation. But every woman has its own characteristics, because an experienced doctor will be guided by other symptoms. Low blood pressure in early pregnancy is indicated by the following symptoms:
- nausea, vomiting;
- noise in ears;
- weakness;
- headache;
- increased sweating;
- dizziness;
- feeling of shortage of air.
High blood pressure in early pregnancy is less common. This result can lead to stress, exercise, overweight, some diseases. Hypertension in the first trimester is unpleasant and requires specialist supervision, but it is not as dangerous as at later dates.
General recommendations
- avoid stress;
- more rest, sleep;
- in the absence of contraindications it is useful to do yoga , go to the pool;
- to observe the drinking regime;
- provide yourself with adequate nutrition.
If the woman has independently used a tonometer, and the result showed a strong deviation, it is better to visit the gynecologist, without waiting for a planned appointment.