Treatment for Preeclampsia
Treatment for preeclampsia varies depending on the severity of the condition and the gestational stage. However, delivering the baby and placenta is the best way to resolve this disorder [2].
Women with mild preeclampsia can often manage the condition at home under close medical supervision until they’re ready to deliver. Doctors may prescribe medications to lower blood pressure and steroid injections to help the baby’s lungs grow more quickly[2].
Severe preeclampsia prevents unborn babies from getting enough blood and oxygen and hinders their growth. As a result, healthcare providers typically recommend that women deliver their babies early to protect their health. Doctors may perform a cesarian section or give the women medications to induce early labor [2].
Lifestyle Changes for Preeclampsia
There’s no 100% proven method to avoid preeclampsia during pregnancy. However, research suggests healthy lifestyle changes may help prevent or manage this condition in high-risk women.
Tactics that may have a positive effect on blood pressure during pregnancy include [5]:
- Eliminating alcohol and caffeinated drinks during pregnancy
- Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, fruits, vegetables, and vegetable oils
- Avoiding salty foods
- Performing prenatal yoga
- Practicing self-care, such as taking bubble baths and spending time on hobbies
- Reducing stress from work
- Taking calcium, folic acid, and iron supplements
- Staying physically active
- Using a low dose of aspirin before or during the 16th week of pregnancy
Maintaining a healthy weight before and during pregnancy also decreases the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension [5].
Climate may also play a role in preventing preeclampsia. Research suggests that this condition develops more frequently during cold seasons, so women could try to time their pregnancy strategically [5]. You can learn more about how to manage protein in this blog.
Detect Preeclampsia with Test Strips for Protein in Urine
Even the healthiest pregnancies can drastically alter your body and cause troubling symptoms. You may wonder if your achy back and swollen ankles are typical symptoms of pregnancy or red flags indicating a risky medical condition.
Fortunately, a home test for protein in urine makes it easier to detect signs of preeclampsia. Diagnox’s Urinox-10 protein in urine test strips allow you to conduct 24-hour urine protein preeclampsia monitoring. Also, each test kit comes with a 24-hour urine preeclampsia protein levels chart. You can track how your urine changes throughout the day and use the chart to see if you have abnormal protein levels.
Safeguard your and your baby's health today with Diagnox’s affordable at-home urine monitoring test strips.
