Trying to avoid preclampasia (hopefully my spelling in right)

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care a

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving c-sections m

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving c-sections and

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving c-sections and making

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving c-sections and making sure

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving c-sections and making sure their

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving c-sections and making sure their patients

LillyGrrl

Ignore

LillyGrrl

pinksweetpea2:

LillyGrrl:

You can't avoid pre-e.  You'll either get it or you won't. 

This is totally untrue.   You CAN prevent pre-e by lowering your BP through diet.  Most OBs do not know this because they are not really educated on proper diet when you are pregnant.   They focus more on treating the problem when it arises, rather than preventing it in the first place.  

OP-  You need to eat at LEAST 80 grams of protein a day (to start- you might need more).  You should also avoid eating and drinking processed foods (that are high in bad sodium) and only salt your food to taste with a high quality salt like sea salt.   Also, make sure you are getting all of your fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens) in and avoid sugar and caffeine. 

It can be hard in the beginning adjusting your diet to so much protein...you will probably have to cut back on other foods to fit it in.  Meat is the easiest way to get in enough, but you can also find protein in dairy, nuts, and eggs.  Greek yogurt has a lot of protein in it- and it tastes really great. 

FWIW, I had elevated BP when I was about 28 weeks pregnant.  My MW put me on this diet and it came down in two weeks...and stayed that way until I gave birth at 43 weeks.  

Also, anything you can do reduce stress in your life will help.  One other thing- make sure the BP cuff they are using is the right size.  My read out was off when my MW used too small a cuff.  

If you want to know more about this diet, I would suggest you consult with a MW or a dietician.

GL 

OMG you are so

right my doctor is a total piece of crap and I should switch to a MW righ this very moment because as well all know OB's only care about giving c-sections and making sure their patients suffer.

Good

Girlyontheway

Although, it looks like many will disagree with me, I did not think that there was anything that you can do to avoid pre-eclampsia. I am on week 13 with baby #2 and just hoping and praying that I do not get this again.

I had it with my first. I went on bedrest around week 28 and had my beautiful daughter at week 37.The bedrest was tough to say the least, but you will totally make it through it!

My doctor told me that there is nothing you can do to prevent it, and that it has nothing to do with your Blood pressure pre-pregnancy. (as mine is rather low normally)

 

Good luck!