During pregnancy, there is a high possibility of pregnancy complications, such as pregnancy complicated with heart disease. For this challenging situation, in addition to active treatment, relevant nursing work needs to be done well in order to better pass the pregnancy. So, what is pregnancy complicated with heart disease? What are the nursing measures for pregnancy complicated with heart disease?
Pregnancy complicated with heart disease is one of the main causes of maternal death and a more serious complication in obstetrics. Because pregnant women have an enlarged uterus and increased blood volume, it increases the burden on the heart. When giving birth, the contraction of the uterus and skeletal muscles throughout the body causes a large amount of blood to flow towards the heart, which can increase postpartum circulation and easily lead to heart disease and heart failure. Meanwhile, due to long-term chronic hypoxia, fetal intrauterine growth retardation and fetal distress may occur.
If the condition is not serious, expectant mothers should pay attention to some foods in their daily diet, including salt, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, black vinegar, tomato sauce, pickles, Pickled vegetables, fermented bean curd, braised sausage, ham, bacon, canned food, etc. Don't eat too much every day, 70% full is enough. Do not consume too many calories, avoid greasy and fried foods, and also avoid consuming too much sugar and starchy foods.
The frequency and timing of regular prenatal check ups or home visits can be determined based on the specific condition of heart function. Simultaneously receiving joint monitoring from cardiovascular and obstetric high-risk clinics to understand cardiac function and fetal condition, providing specific guidance on the patient's diet, lifestyle, and compliance with medical orders.
Ensure a daily lunch break and get at least 10 hours of sleep each day to maintain a regular lifestyle. When sleeping, it is advisable to adopt a left or semi recumbent position, providing a good support system to assist in sharing household chores, avoiding overwork, and preventing excessive emotional excitement.
Many pregnant women want to know about the nursing measures for pregnancy complicated with heart disease. The above introduces three major nursing measures, namely paying attention to diet, strengthening pregnancy health care, and ensuring rest time. For pregnant women with pregnancy complicated with heart disease, it is advisable to make appropriate references. The nursing effect is still quite good.
