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Trying to avoid preclampasia (hopefully my spelling in right)

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I have been on the verge of having high blood pressure.  As of today I am 24 weeks and Im hoping to get to at least 30 weeks without having any major issues?  Has anyone dealt with this issue before, how can I avoid this - I have been drinking more water and taking magnesium supplements (which is suppose to help lower blood pressure).  I am getting really scared and I have to monitor my blood pressure everyday and today it over 140 but I did have caffeine earlier (maybe this is why)
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  • LillyGrrlLillyGrrl member

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

    You could just have PIH which would still require monitoring and probably an inducement but your baby wouldn't be at risk. PIH is very common in first time pregnancies.

    Are you having weekly NSTs? Have you done a 24hr urine catch yet? 

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    I have had borderline high blood pressure (140/90) since before I became pregnant. I read that high protein helps lower it. The past two weeks I have added one "Total Lean- Lean Shake" from GNC a day (25g protein, 170 calories) to my daily diet. At my doctor's appointment Tuesday, my blood pressure was 117/70. Yes
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  • kris_kelseykris_kelsey member
    I would make sure your doc knows you are taking magnesium supplements.  I'm an L&D nurse and a bit concerned about the supplements because if you have pre-eclampsia then you end up on a magnesium infusion and I would be concerned about your mag levels.  plus magnesium decreases your reflexes which is part of the assessment that docs look at to see if your condition is worsening, and if the supplements you are taking are masking hyper-reflexes then it might make them think you are less sick than you really are...just make sure your doc knows.
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    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 


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    I have had borderline high blood pressure (140/90) since before I became pregnant. I read that high protein helps lower it. The past two weeks I have added one "Total Lean- Lean Shake" from GNC a day (25g protein, 170 calories) to my daily diet. At my doctor's appointment Tuesday, my blood pressure was 117/70. Yes

    That is so great!   


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    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.

     

    I'm not trying to be snarky but if that was the case every woman with preeclampsia would be able to simply change their diet and magically carry full term.

    OP-I would talk with your doctor and see what he or she recommends.  I have an appointment on Monday to discuss the same issue with my doctor.  I delivered my first baby at 31wks due to severe preeclampsia.  This time we are hoping I will make it to atleast 34 wks.

     Good luck!  Please keep us posted!

     

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    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.

     

    I'm not trying to be snarky but if that was the case every woman with preeclampsia would be able to simply change their diet and magically carry full term.

    OP-I would talk with your doctor and see what he or she recommends.  I have an appointment on Monday to discuss the same issue with my doctor.  I delivered my first baby at 31wks due to severe preeclampsia.  This time we are hoping I will make it to atleast 34 wks.

     Good luck!  Please keep us posted!

     

    I didn't say it was the case with EVERY woman. I just said that the whole "there is nothing you can do to prevent it" is not true.   The OP is only in the 2nd trimester so she has time.  She is an ideal candidate for the diet.  I am sorry you had a rough experience the first time around and wish you the very best with this pregnancy, but you have to admit that your experience is not the norm.  

     


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    I posted about this recently where my blood pressure was getting higher and higher when I am normally quite low. I started a high protein diet this last week and I took a reading at the drug store at it was 120 over 78 whereas at the doctor it was 147 over 87. I am also seeing a acupuncturist who is very successfully helping me with the constant pregnancy headaches and the restless sleep. I mentioned to him my worry about the blood pressure and getting gestational hypertension or pre-e and he said he could definitely help me lower my blood pressure we just don't know how long it lasts after each appointment. I have a follow up on Wednesday with my doctor and if its high then she is going to put me on meds. I really don't want to get pre-e.
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    I'm sorry, I misunderstood.  I am probably a little defensive because I like everyone who delivers early had a lot of guilt with mine.  I just didn't want the OP to feel guilt if she ends up with preeclampsia.  Thankfully no my experience is not the norm and I am very thankful most women do not have to go through what we went through.
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    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.

     

    I'm not trying to be snarky but if that was the case every woman with preeclampsia would be able to simply change their diet and magically carry full term.

    OP-I would talk with your doctor and see what he or she recommends.  I have an appointment on Monday to discuss the same issue with my doctor.  I delivered my first baby at 31wks due to severe preeclampsia.  This time we are hoping I will make it to atleast 34 wks.

     Good luck!  Please keep us posted!

     

    I didn't say it was the case with EVERY woman. I just said that the whole "there is nothing you can do to prevent it" is not true.   The OP is only in the 2nd trimester so she has time.  She is an ideal candidate for the diet.  I am sorry you had a rough experience the first time around and wish you the very best with this pregnancy, but you have to admit that your experience is not the norm.  

     

    I'm sorry, I misunderstood.  I am probably a little defensive because I like everyone who delivers early had a lot of guilt with mine.  I just didn't want the OP to feel guilt if she ends up with preeclampsia.  Thankfully no my experience is not the norm and I am very thankful most women do not have to go through what we went through. 

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    I had PIH/Pre-E with my first pregnancy. It came up at 35 weeks and didn't go back down.

    My sister's OB swears that if the woman walks 3+ miles a day, she won't have problems with blood pressure but I'm not sure I believe that.

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    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.

     

    I'm not trying to be snarky but if that was the case every woman with preeclampsia would be able to simply change their diet and magically carry full term.

    OP-I would talk with your doctor and see what he or she recommends.  I have an appointment on Monday to discuss the same issue with my doctor.  I delivered my first baby at 31wks due to severe preeclampsia.  This time we are hoping I will make it to atleast 34 wks.

     Good luck!  Please keep us posted!

     

    I didn't say it was the case with EVERY woman. I just said that the whole "there is nothing you can do to prevent it" is not true.   The OP is only in the 2nd trimester so she has time.  She is an ideal candidate for the diet.  I am sorry you had a rough experience the first time around and wish you the very best with this pregnancy, but you have to admit that your experience is not the norm.  

     

    I'm sorry, I misunderstood.  I am probably a little defensive because I like everyone who delivers early had a lot of guilt with mine.  I just didn't want the OP to feel guilt if she ends up with preeclampsia.  Thankfully no my experience is not the norm and I am very thankful most women do not have to go through what we went through. 

    No worries.  I really hope you get to full term this time around!!  They do say every pregnancy is different.   


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    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 

     

    My sister has pre-e and she did EVERYTHING to make it better as her bp was rising but nothing worked.  I'm not saying it didn't work for you but these things do not work for everyone.  Some people just get it no matter what they do.  I agree with the above poster about the guilt I see in my sister so I just wanted to make sure op sees that lot's of women can't prevent it.

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  • LillyGrrlLillyGrrl member
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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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.

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 

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