Oktober & November 2011 Mammas

I googled it, and this is what I've found:

In general, low blood pressure is not considered a health risk in the same way that high blood pressure is. However, during pregnancy especially, fainting and falling due to low blood pressure can be of serious concern.

The greatest cause of low blood pressure tends to be dehydration. When the body dehydrates it drastically affects to flow of blood in the body. Additionally, being very hot can contribute to low blood pressure. Standing for a long period of time can also be a risk factor.

While you are pregnant, there are other factors that can cause low blood pressure. Pregnancy causes blood to pool in your legs, making less blood available to the brain. Thus, when you rise from a laying or sitting position you may feel dizzy or faint. This can also cause vision problems in a pregnant woman.

Low blood pressure may or may not require treatment. The treatment of low blood pressure is directed toward the underlying cause; if low blood pressure is caused by dehydration, it may be treated by a physician with intravenous fluids. If it is caused by pooling blood, your physician may recommend graduated compression stockings. A little extra salt may also help, but in this case you need to discuss the other risks with your physician.

There are some things you can do to prevent low blood pressure:
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water
- Lay on your side, rather than on your back. This may also help with back and sciatic nerve pain.
- If you feel faint, sit down. Put your head lower than your body until you no longer feel faint.
- When getting up from the sitting position, take it slowly.
- Regular exercise helps keep blood pressure normal. Keep up with your physician-approved exercise regimen.

Oooh Lindy, I'm not sure about that one. Maybe one of the other ladies can help?

Hi ladies.

Does anyone know? If your blood pressure is really low can it be harmful to the baby?

Goodmorning!

Chanz, how's things going? I'm thinking of you alot!!

LogansMom - I'm in Robertson in the Western Cape, I feel so isolated!

Elrike - ek voel ook so oor die winter!!!

Joey - thanks for the quote, it's really special and something to remember.

I just saw that the Chelino C3 is on special at BabyBoom - R1999.99, what a bargain! Now just to twist DH's arm to drive to Cape Town to get it. He is quite stingy...hehehe! They also have some nappy specials on, I'm thinking of buying those cheap Panda nappies, on special - R59.99 for 50.

Hi you all,
LogansMomPlus1 - I'm also from the West Rand - Helderkruin! But love Centurion!!! We are planning to move there sometime ( I trust in the next year or so!)

We are doing great! Just freezing... I hate winter!!! I rather die of the heat...!!!

Can't wait for tomorrow!!! Then I will see my LB again!!!! Almost 21 weeks!!! I can't believe the time is flying! Soon we will all hold our bundles of joy in our arms!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!

I found the quote and just had to share.

when i feel down and so alone, i just look at my belly and realize i have my beautiful baby growing inside me, and i know i will never feel alone again

Lindi nice belly
Deja, u n I have big bellies, I feel better after seeing yours J
Lizel, I am fine I was just wondering. Hope u r enjoying urself

Cant c the picture Clarie
Chanz, hope things work out, will keep u in my prayers. Don’t think of the worst now.
Joey, happy b/day to ur hubby for tomorrow. Just incase I don’t
popin.

i am going to grab somebreakfast n back to work. c u ladies