Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Gestational Hypertension

Also indexed as:GH, Nonproteinuric Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia (Nonproteinuric)
A healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy mother-to-be. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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A healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy mother-to-be. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Get more calcium

    Supplement with 1,200 to 1,500 mg a day to reduce risk

  • Mix in some magnesium

    Take a 300 mg per day of this essential mineral to help prevent gestational hypertension or reduce its severity

  • Address your stress

    Try meditation, counseling, and other methods that can ease the stress that contributes to gestational hypertension

  • Manage your medications

    If you’re taking blood pressure medication, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to determine if you should increase your intake of potassium

  • Go for routine checkups

    See your pregnancy caregiver for blood-pressure checks and other important tests

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