Hi Leah,
Congratulations!
First, may I ask a question? From your other posts I see that in April 2008 you posted you were newly pregnant, and also in July, the same...did both these pregnancies end in miscarriage, or did you have to have a medical termination? You sure have had a tough year if I'm reading this correctly and this is your 3rd pregnancy this year
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In terms of diet and pre-eclampsia prevention, there have been a few studies recently. One looked at the possibility of a high calcium diet possibly having a preventative action on preeclampsia. The other looked at a vitamin supplement. As far as I know the results of both were not very convincing - ie neither dietary supplements helped. Still, you could discuss this with your obstetrician, because it probably won't hurt and if it gives you the feeling that you are 'doing' something, then the lower stress is a good effect.
In terms of a renal diet, again check with your nephrologist and obstetrician, but it is probably not going to help you much, and severly limiting protein intake may put you at risk of iron deficiency. Still, you also don't need to overdo the protein intake - 30-50g per day is plenty, and most of us do tend to eat more meat than needed. Keeping your salt intake low is a very good idea, and may help keep your blood pressure in check.
The best thing though is vigilece, and you are onto that. Do try and relax too though. To some extent it really is out of your hands and what will be will be. Hopefully this time it will be a good outcome:blush::blush::blush:
All the best,
X C X
Congratulations!
First, may I ask a question? From your other posts I see that in April 2008 you posted you were newly pregnant, and also in July, the same...did both these pregnancies end in miscarriage, or did you have to have a medical termination? You sure have had a tough year if I'm reading this correctly and this is your 3rd pregnancy this year
.In terms of diet and pre-eclampsia prevention, there have been a few studies recently. One looked at the possibility of a high calcium diet possibly having a preventative action on preeclampsia. The other looked at a vitamin supplement. As far as I know the results of both were not very convincing - ie neither dietary supplements helped. Still, you could discuss this with your obstetrician, because it probably won't hurt and if it gives you the feeling that you are 'doing' something, then the lower stress is a good effect.
In terms of a renal diet, again check with your nephrologist and obstetrician, but it is probably not going to help you much, and severly limiting protein intake may put you at risk of iron deficiency. Still, you also don't need to overdo the protein intake - 30-50g per day is plenty, and most of us do tend to eat more meat than needed. Keeping your salt intake low is a very good idea, and may help keep your blood pressure in check.
The best thing though is vigilece, and you are onto that
. Do try and relax too though. To some extent it really is out of your hands and what will be will be. Hopefully this time it will be a good outcome:blush::blush::blush:All the best,
X C X
