Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist. Dr. Adem Dilek made statements about blood pressure in pregnancy.
"Although blood pressure is important every week during pregnancy, the more important weeks for us start from the 20th week and last until the first six weeks after the birth process," said Uzm. Dr. Adem Dilek said, “Sometimes the process can take up to three months. During this period, it is beneficial to monitor blood pressure. In all our examinations, we always check the patient's blood pressure. Because a disease, which is known as pregnancy poisoning in folk terms, can cause important health problems in the patient. This disease can cause swelling in the body, visual disturbances, and flashes of light in the eyes. If we divide the pregnancy into three parts, we detect the pregnancy in the first trimester and make the controls. We have to pay more attention to the situation we call preeclampsia (pregnancy poisoning) in the second trimester, and especially over the 20th week, and we have their blood pressure measured at every follow-up.” he said.
Stating that patients should not disrupt their follow-up and controls, Uzm. Dr. Adem Dilek said, “We recommend our patients not to delay their controls in family health centers and to follow up at least at home if they have complaints, or at least at home when conditions are not suitable. They can also measure their own blood pressure. Pregnancy poisoning is followed by obstetrics and cardiology together. We already put values above 160/100, 160/110 in the category of severe pregnancy poisoning, in that case it can be a sign for us that it is time to plan the delivery for the baby in the hospital. Patients with 140/90 and higher values should definitely apply to the hospital and be under close follow-up. In particular, our patients should apply to the nearest health institution in case of headache or pain in the lower chest cavity. said.