Expectant mothers should not only have their weight measured regularly during pregnancy, but also their blood pressure measured regularly. Especially for expectant mothers with hypertension, it is necessary to measure their blood pressure every day to clearly understand the degree of blood pressure rise and fall, so as to adjust their diet or cooperate with doctors for treatment. If measuring blood pressure, expectant mothers can use electronic blood pressure monitors.
How to use an electronic blood pressure monitor
Improper use of electronic blood pressure meters can also affect the results of blood pressure measurement. Therefore, expectant mothers should have a clear understanding of the usage methods and procedures when using electronic blood pressure measurement. Let's follow the encyclopedia to take a look at the usage method and process:
1. Rest for 10-15 minutes before use to calm your mood and avoid excessive mood fluctuations that may affect the results. Expectant mothers can try taking 3-4 deep breaths to adjust their breathing and heartbeat.
2. Roll up the sleeves of the clothes to the middle of the upper arm. Expectant mothers wearing jackets can take off their jackets and do not wear tight clothes to avoid compressing the blood vessels in the upper arm and making the test results inaccurate.;
When measuring blood pressure, expectant mothers should sit with their palms extended upwards and relaxed, their elbows at heart level, and their upper limbs at a 45 ° angle to their body.
It is best not to speak during the process of measuring blood pressure, just breathe naturally and maintain a relaxed state.
When measuring blood pressure, it should be done in one go. If it cannot be done in one go, such as when the electronic blood pressure monitor is broken or when there is a significant difference from the last measurement, it is necessary to release it and wait a few minutes before re measuring.
Is the electronic blood pressure monitor accurate
Expectant mothers are also concerned about the accuracy of electronic blood pressure monitors. In fact, using an electronic blood pressure monitor to measure blood pressure is also quite accurate. For expectant mothers, an upper arm electronic blood pressure monitor can be used because it can more accurately measure their blood pressure. If expectant mothers find high blood pressure when using electronic blood pressure monitors to measure blood pressure, they should promptly go to the hospital for diagnosis and adjust their dietary arrangements.
