The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) state that a pregnant woman’s blood pressure should also be within the healthy range of less than 120/80 mm Hg. If blood pressure readings are higher, a pregnant woman may have elevated or high blood pressure. If high blood pressure occurs during pregnancy, it may indicate serious complications such as preeclampsia. People who have high blood pressure or are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure might want to monitor their blood pressure at home. A healthcare provider can likely recommend the best blood pressure cuffs to use. If home monitoring indicates that blood pressure is too high or too low, contact a healthcare provider. According to March of Dimes, a person can take the following steps:
Take approved blood pressure medication daily
Monitor blood pressure at home
Eat foods rich in nutrients and avoid salt, processed foods, and added sugars
Go to all medical checkups Avoid drinking, smoking, and recreational drug use
Stay active through walking or other exercises unless otherwise instructed
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