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Do you have low blood pressure – it is normal for this period of pregnancy

Future mother
This is the time of pregnancy when it is possible to have symptoms of low blood pressure which is due to changes in the body and cardiovascular system. Increases circulatory system, the volume of blood in pregnant is about 1.5 liters.

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By 24 weeks of gestation systolic blood pressure is likely to be lower by 5-10 nits and diastolic of 10-15 units from the usual woman.

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Low blood pressure causes the other typical pregnancy symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness, headache … That is why doctors recommend that mothers should avoid sudden movements. Lying or sitting position should be slow and gradual.
Dizziness and low blood pressure can be further induced by heat and dehydration of the body. So pregnant woman is better to take precautions in advance against them – always delivers enough fluids your body constantly, especially in the heat, carries a bottle of water and avoid exposure to heat for a prolonged period and strong sun and high temperatures for even a short time.
Low blood pressure is a natural phenomenon of pregnancy and you should not worry about it, but you should have in mind that excessive reduction of its values below certain limits can be dangerous and requires medical supervision. If you experience low blood pressure, it is useful to discuss the problem of tracking pregnancy doctor specifically for you and to clarify whether it can carry a serious risk.

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Otherwise – your pregnancy has already seen tangible and difficult to hide your new status. Enjoy it!
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The baby’s length is 16 cm and weight to 156 grams.
During this period begins to form a protective layer of myelin around nerves. The process continues until the age of one year after the birth of the child.
If the baby is a girl, fallopian tubes and uterus take proper and permanent. When the baby is boy – genitalia can now be seen on ultrasound.
What to plan?
If you have not biochemical screening – a test that measures the risk of Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders and spina bifida – you can still hold it. In the event that has become a genetic consultation and expert geneticist recommends performing amniocentesis – it can be done up to 19 weeks of gestation. So this is the last period in which you can anticipate research and manipulation.
Amniocentesis is recommended for high risk 1:250 for the birth of a child with a severe genetic disease. Represents obstetric manipulation, where by puncture through the abdominal wall under continuous ultrasound guidance is withdrawn less than amniotic fluid. It is performed with local anesthesia at the puncture.

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More details for those interested you can learn directly from experts in the maternity ward, where you sign up for manipulation. Experts say the risk of miscarriage or infection because manipulation is minimal. Be aware, however, that the decision to perform amniocentesis may be just the family. Geneticist can only recommend it, clarify risks and arguments and give detailed information about it.
Even if you do not feel the need to rest tangible pregnant woman needs to rest for 15 to 30 minutes in the afternoon. Do not forget the better the charge – by the end of the day remaining hours. Even if you do not indulge in a nap, just meditate …
Learn to spend time communicating with your mind a little baby!

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