Essential Nutrients' Function in Preventing Pre-Eclampsia

Pre-Eclampsia is a condition that develops in pregnant women and goes hand in hand with an increase in blood pressure and protein in the urine. High blood pressure usually heals after childbirth.

Pre-eclampsia is one of the most dangerous complications of pregnancy, posing a serious risk to both mother and child.

What is Pre Eclampsia?

Pre-Eclampsia occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy and goes hand in hand with high blood pressure, proteinuria, decreased platelets, changes in kidney or liver function, fluid in the lungs, and brain involvement symptoms and visual impairment.

Mortality and morbidity associated with Pre-Eclampsia can be avoided with timely intervention and effective treatment.

Symptoms of Pre Eclampsia Include:

• Rapid weight gain due to an increase in body fluids
• Increased blood pressure
• Headache
• Reduced urine discharge
• Stomach ache
• Visual impairment
• Excessive vomiting and nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Impaired liver function
• Reflex changes
• Excess protein in the urine

If doctors think you may be at risk of developing Pre-Eclampsia, they will monitor your pregnancy more vigilantly and warn you of signs and symptoms to watch out for.

If you experience any of the above symptoms during pregnancy or notice unusual symptoms, be sure to discuss them with a doctor. The doctor may suggest several tests for the diagnosis of Pre-Eclampsia, and to rule out other hypertensive disorders. Pre-Eclampsia treatment includes medications to manage the condition and nutritional advice to prevent complications and severe Pre-Eclampsia.

The Role of Essential Nutrients in Preventing Pre-Eclampsia

As part of preconception counseling, certain micronutrients that are proven to protect against Pre-Eclampsia should be consumed. These micronutrients can be sourced from micronutrient-dense foods that contain nutrients.

The typical Indonesian diet is rich in carbohydrates but lacks multi-micronutrients. In addition, Prenatal Supplementation with only Iron, Folate, and Calcium according to the IFC model is not sufficient for the optimal growth and development of the baby.

According to the Multi Micronutrient Model (MMN), pregnant women need to supplement their diet with more than just Iron, Folate, and Calcium and increase their intake of Multi Micronutrients. Tricare Prenatal Tablets have been formulated in accordance with the MMN Model, namely with recommendations from WHO and ICMR.

Some Essential Nutrients have a role in preventing Pre-Eclampsia and Hypertension During pregnancy. These micronutrients are:

• Magnesium – The need for magnesium during pregnancy increases not only in response to the needs of the fetus but also due to the loss of magnesium through the kidneys. According to Dr. Mala Srivastava, pregnant women need 240-480 milligrams of magnesium daily, which should be continued until breastfeeding. Magnesium not only prevents hypertension during pregnancy but also relieves muscle cramps and pain in the calves of pregnant women. Trimacare Prenatal Tablets contain Magnesium so that pregnant women do not lack these micronutrients during a crucial gestation period.
• Zinc – Zinc deficiency can cause Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension. In addition, consuming a small amount of these essential micronutrients can lead to Impaired Immunity, Prolonged Childbirth, Premature Birth, Fetal Growth Restrictions, and Low Birth Weight. Trimacare Prenatal Tablets contain Zinc, along with other essential nutrients to provide you with all the needed pregnancy supplements.

Ensuring that your Prenatal Vitamins contain these nutrients is essential to ensure that your nutrition is not a contributing factor to hypertension during pregnancy and Pre Eclampsia.

Improving your overall health is essential to securing your health and the health of your future baby, so make sure that the prenatal vitamins you consume are appropriate for all your pregnancy needs.

That’s the information about Essential Nutrients' Function in Preventing Pre-Eclampsia, may it be useful for you and your family!