Pre eclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal death in Ghana as we speak. Claiming the lives of young women and their babies. But we can do something about it. Every pregnant woman should know this and stay alert. The earlier it is detected the better it can be prevented and controlled.
High BP above (130/90mmhg) during pregnancy is not safe… It’s not a friend of pregnancy. You may feel well but it will be causing more problems there.
Other signs you may notice.
🔴Severe headache
🔴Swollen hands and feet
🔴Epigastric pain
🔴Protein in urine
🔴Severe abdominal pains may also occur
🔴Dizziness/palpitations
🔴In severe cases you begin to feel nauseated start to vomit
If not controlled well you may start to fit like an epileptic fit which is more severe with poorer outcomes.
If diagnosed with preeclampsia…
✔️Always take your prescribed antihypertensive and medications
✔️Report early when you have signs listed above
✔️Plan your birth with your doctor or midwife
✔️Healthy lifestyle, eat nutritious meals exercise and learn to rest between your activities
✔️Cooperating with your health care provider and following a treatment regime will go a long way to bring the best outcome of your pregnancy. Thanks.
Join our Pregnancy class to learn more. +233 24 228 1957
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=86216005
Get a copy of my book Sally’s Tips
Buy via mobile money
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
Available on Amazon… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JBY73D2
Also available on
https://okadabooks.com/…/sally_s_tips_for…/37081