"To be sure, pre-eclampsia patients and their families are required to get an education, information and counseling about pre-eclampsia in full and detail from doctors" Do not hesitate also to actively ask, "said obstetric and gynecologist Fetomaternal Division RSU Dr. Soetomo Surabaya and Airlangga University Hospital, Dr. Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, SpOG.
To detikHealth, Dr. Erza said that patients need to understand that preeclampsia is not a reasonable condition and can be considered trivial. Conversely, preeclampsia is progressive, or the condition may worsen with age.
For the diet, it is recommended that pregnant women with preeclampsia stay away from intakes containing high salt. This is because foods with high salt content can increase blood pressure.
As for the activity, as much as possible Pregnant women with preeclampsia to limit activity. Do not get too tired and force yourself to do too many daily activities.
"They also need to know what the danger of complications from preeclampsia is.Not to forget the routine controls for the evaluation of the condition of the mother and fetus.Note important, note the ease of hospital access from the patient's residence," Erza message.