Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Asked 7 months ago

What pih in pregnancy?

My sister-in-law is pregnant and she mentioned something called PIH during her last check-up. She looked a bit worried. Can someone explain what PIH in pregnancy means in simple terms?

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Manju Vyas Manju Vyas Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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PIH stands for Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, which is high blood pressure during pregnancy. Please be very careful with your salt intake and avoid processed foods completely. Eating fresh, low-sodium home-cooked meals is crucial here.

Karthik Shettigar Karthik Shettigar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Please do not try any home remedies or herbal teas you read about online to reduce PIH. High BP during pregnancy is a medical situation that requires prescription management. Trust only your gynecologist for this.

Shriniwas Joshi Shriniwas Joshi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension can be managed gently. Simple deep breathing exercises like Anulom Vilom help soothe the nervous system and calm your heart rate. Please do this under expert guidance to keep yourself and the baby safe.

Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

PIH means Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension. It is basically high blood pressure that starts after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Deepa Balaji Deepa Balaji Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I had severe PIH during my pregnancy which required close monitoring of my baby's growth. We bought a digital BP monitor at home and checked readings twice daily. Please keep your doctor updated on any sudden headaches or swelling.

Sunil Nair Sunil Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

PIH is Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and it should never be ignored. High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to serious complications for both mother and child. Please consult your obstetrician immediately for monitoring.

Radha Devi Radha Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Humare yahan isse pregnancy mein high BP bolte hain. My daughter also had this, and the doctor told her to take complete rest and not lift anything heavy. Do not take stress, everything will be fine.

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Pooja Patel Pooja Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Because of my PCOS, my gynecologist warned me that I have a slightly higher risk of developing PIH if I conceive. It is basically high blood pressure developed during gestation. Regular checks and early detection make it very manageable.

Shweta Gokhale Shweta Gokhale Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I just delivered my baby last month and had PIH during my third trimester. My doctor put me on mild BP medication which was safe for the baby, and it kept my readings stable. It went back to normal right after my delivery.

Vandana Sharma Vandana Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had PIH and it quickly turned into preeclampsia, which forced an emergency delivery. If you feel any sudden swelling in your feet, blurry vision, or upper abdominal pain, go to the hospital emergency room immediately. Do not wait.

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