Beyond the Bump

What’s UP with blood pressure in pregnancy? - with Dr Timmy

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In our 147th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back!!! We’re chatting all about blood pressure issues in pregnancy and Dr Timmy is here to tell us everything we need to know!

Even if blood pressure issues aren’t something that you have experienced for yourself, this is still a super educational episode about something that can be super common in pregnancy!

  • Is it common for women to experience low blood pressure during pregnancy and if so, why?
  • Is the change in blood volume in pregnancy that what leads to shortness of breath, even early in the pregnancy?
  • How can you tell if someone has high blood pressure in pregnancy versus hypertension caused by anxiety/stress?
  • What is hypertension?
  • What is considered high blood pressure?
  • Is there anything that can be done to keep blood pressure down during pregnancy?
  • Is bed rest still something that is recommended for high blood pressure during pregnancy?
  • What causes the increase of blood pressure during the end of pregnancy? And can this be a sign that you’re about to go into labour?
  • What is preeclampsia? How common is it? And what are the most common symptoms?
  • How much does preeclampsia affect the unborn child?
  • What is HELLP syndrome?
  • If someone has preeclampsia, are they more likely to have a cesarian?
  • And SO MUCH MORE!

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    Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  

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