Pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome, abbreviated as PIH, is a disease unique to pregnancy that only pregnant women will develop. This disease occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and pregnant women present with hypertension, edema, proteinuria. In severe cases, seizures, coma, organ failure, and even maternal and infant death may occur. If pregnancy induced hypertension is not controlled and treated, it can be harmful to both the fetus and the expectant mother. Let's take a look at the dietary precautions for preeclampsia.
1. Increase dietary protein intake: During pregnancy, the daily intake of protein should be around 60-80 grams, and sufficient protein can be obtained through foods such as lean meat, eggs, beans, and soy products.
2. Pay attention to calcium supplementation in food: Insufficient calcium intake can lead to low blood calcium, increase blood pressure, and worsen the condition of preeclampsia. Therefore, during pregnancy, the intake of dairy, fish, and seafood should be increased to enhance the absorption of dietary calcium and avoid the occurrence of hypocalcemia and preeclampsia caused by insufficient calcium intake.
3. Eating more fish, grains, and fresh vegetables can improve metabolism, improve microvascular circulation, and inhibit platelet aggregation; Grains and fresh vegetables not only increase the intake of dietary fiber, which is beneficial for preventing constipation and reducing blood lipids, but also can supplement various vitamins and minerals, which is beneficial for preventing and treating preeclampsia.
4. Limit the intake of foods containing saturated fatty acids: The total daily intake of lipids should be controlled below 60 grams, especially limiting the intake of saturated fatty acids and cholesterol. In terms of lipid intake, vegetable oils such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, corn oil, and peanut oil are the main sources. In addition, fish oil also has the effect of improving lipid deposition in the blood vessel wall, which is beneficial for the prevention and treatment of preeclampsia.
5. Eat less salt and control total calorie intake: Excessive sodium intake can lead to elevated blood pressure, and it is necessary to limit salt intake. The daily salt intake should be controlled at around 8-10 grams. Excessive heat supply will lead to overweight during pregnancy and increase the incidence rate of pregnancy induced hypertension.
Patients with preeclampsia should have their blood pressure measured once during early pregnancy and checked regularly after 36 weeks. Secondly, strengthen nutrition and rest during pregnancy. Strengthen pregnancy nutrition, especially the supplementation of protein, multiple vitamins, folic acid, and iron supplements, to prevent pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome.
