PreggyCheck monitors and provides downloadable reports about your vital signs throughout the pregnancy journey. Vital signs are a reflection of our bodily functions, the overall health of the body, and the current state of our immune system. It’s a crucial way of capturing vital signs, which are strong indicators of physical functions, such as blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and BMI.
Interpreting vital signs can be challenging, but PreggyCheck simplifies this process, making it easy for you to understand your health. Our user-friendly interface provides a straightforward interpretation of your vitals, empowering you to navigate your pregnancy journey with confidence. Rest assured, we're here to guide you with a comprehensive understanding of your vitals, helping you manage your pregnancy with ease and reducing the risk of complications.
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is an indication of the pressure and force of blood exerted against the arterial walls. It’s essential to keep track of blood pressure to minimise the risk of hypertension, a significant risk factor for pregnancy. It increases the risk of complications such as eclampsia and preeclampsia, stroke, which may increase the risk of low birth weight and premature birth. However, appropriate management and close monitoring significantly reduce the risk of complications.
PreggyCheck: Vitals & High Blood Pressure Alerts
Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) remains the silent killer during pregnancy. Types of hypertension during pregnancy, such as chronic hypertension, preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, according to studies, affect 10 per cent of pregnancies worldwide.
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is a widespread concern among pregnant women, with 60 to 70 per cent of them prone to this due to significant changes in pulmonary physiology. Hormonal changes during pregnancy lead to significant alterations in the airway mucosa and upper respiratory tract. These profound changes during pregnancy impact the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Heart Rate
The amount of blood the heart pumps increases significantly from 30 to 50 per cent during pregnancy. Once there's an increase in cardiac output, the heart rate speeds up considerably.
Therefore, during pregnancy, the heart works much harder than it ever has before and increases its workload as a result. While certain changes are normal, it's important to be aware that complications may develop when the heart beats irregularly, potentially leading to bradycardia (a slow heartbeat), tachycardia (a rapid heartbeat), and arrhythmia (an inconsistent heartbeat). These types of issues may arise from underlying heart conditions or develop suddenly during pregnancy, increasing the risk of premature birth and preeclampsia.
How can PreggyCheck help reduce the risk factors associated with a high-risk pregnancy?
- Interprets your vitals so preventative measures can be taken early to stay healthy
- Closely monitors the progress and stage of the pregnancy
- Provides crucial, evidence-based information to educate on pregnancy concerns.
- Reminds you of upcoming appointments, ultrasounds and tests through our personalised appointment calendar and visit-by-visit notes.
- 24-hour access to medical data to share with medical practitioners in case of emergency.
- Alerts you to updates of your vitals, key components to a successful and healthy pregnancy.
Download The App Today to Find Out More On How to Interpret Your Vitals To Ensure a Safe and Healthy Pregnancy. With PreggyCheck, we are with you every step of the way, providing guidance and support throughout your pregnancy.
References
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