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Bp during pregnancy
I m a breastfeeding mother of 6 month baby, i developed bp during pregnancy, for which i underwent caesarean, now whenever i check my bp it comes 130/ 90, how can i reduce it??
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Take Tablet Metoprolol XL 12.5 mg twice a day for a week Monitor and write in a diary morning and evening blood pressure.
Slowly weekly dose can be increase to 50 mg twice a day if blood pressure is not under control
Next Steps
Take low sodium salt
Get ultrasound renal Doppler if still no relief
Health Tips
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for as long as you are feeding your baby
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Dr. Jay Desai
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Pathanamthitta
BP MONITORING DAILY AND OF HIGHER SIDE CAN CONSULT YR GYNECOLOGIST/PHYSICAN FOR SAME
PREFERRED GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
AVOID SPICY AND OILY FOOD
AVOID STRESS AMD ANXIIETY
AVOID ALCOHOL SMOKING TOBACCO CHEWING IF TAKING ANY
RESTRICTED SALT INTAKE
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
EXCERCISE REGULARLY
WEIGHT REDUCTION IF OVERWEIGHT
ADEQUATE REST AND SLEEP
all this will help you out further dear 🙂
Take care
Stay safe
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