{"id":914,"date":"2021-09-29T09:04:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T08:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preeclampsie.eu\/after-preeclampsia\/"},"modified":"2022-07-04T11:11:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T10:11:19","slug":"after-preeclampsia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preeclampsie.eu\/en\/after-preeclampsia\/","title":{"rendered":"After Preeclampsia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your next pregnancy & long-term health<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To minimize the risk of preeclampsia or HELLP during a subsequent pregnancy, we have a number of important recommendations. Here you can read more about preventing preeclampsia in a subsequent pregnancy (or directly to: consequences at a later age<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing preeclampsia in a subsequent pregnancy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To minimize the risk of preeclampsia or HELLP in a subsequent pregnancy<\/strong>, it is important to carefully observe the following advice before and during your pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heart Check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We recommend a blood pressure check and a cardiovascular function check for any woman who has experienced preeclampsia or HELLP. This is best done six weeks to three months after your pregnancy, and ensures that the cardiologist recognizes and treats any underlying problems in a timely manner. The cardiologist will also give you tips to manage other risk factors<\/a>. Your gynaecologist will be happy to help you if these steps have not already been taken.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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During a subsequent pregnancy you will, in addition to folic acid, also be prescribed a low dose of aspirin, from 10 to 36 weeks of your pregnancy. Aspirin helps the placenta to form better, and also improves the vascular function in the placenta. Taking aspirin is harmless for yourself and your child. If your diet does not contain enough calcium from dairy products, you will be advised to take extra calcium. Intake of L-arginine, an amino acid that is responsible for the production of substances that make your blood vessels adapt well to pregnancy, could also be started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Self-monitoring of your blood pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Throughout a new pregnancy, monitoring your blood pressure daily<\/strong> is crucial. You can easily monitor this yourself at home using a semi-automatic blood pressure monitor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for correct blood pressure measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before measuring:<\/h3>\n