One major fear that many people have is dying of a heart attack. The reason for this is that  heart attacks are relatively common for many older adults due to clogged arteries. One sign of clogged arteries is high blood pressure. One type of person that is particularly vulnerable to all of the problems that high blood pressure causes is a pregnant woman with high blood pressure. Here are some tips for keeping your blood pressure under control while you are pregnant.

1. Exercise Modestly

People who don't move around a lot tend to gain weight and people who have a higher weight tend to be more likely to develop high blood pressure. Women who are pregnant tend to put on weight due to the baby and the need to eat for two. One way to keep the amount of weight gained in a healthy range is to start a regular exercise program as soon as possible, especially while you are in the early stages of pregnancy and can move around more easily.

Talk to your doctor about an exercise regimen that will be healthy for both you and your baby.

2. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked Regularly

Another thing that you can do is start going to a cardiologist on a regular basis to get your blood pressure checked. You should inform your cardiologist that you are pregnant. He or she might have some ideas for healthy lifestyle changes that you can make to get your blood pressure in check, as well as recommend specific medications and supplements that would be healthy for pregnant women to take.

3. Reduce Salt Intake

Try to reduce the amount of salt that you are currently consuming. It might not seem fun because salt tastes good to many people, but it is necessary to help keep your blood pressure under control. One concrete reward that you can tie to avoiding foods that are high in salt is to remind yourself that avoiding salt will keep you from bloating as badly. Many women find pregnancy to not be a particularly enjoyable experience due to the bloating and the self-consciousness and discomfort that it causes. You should be able to motivate yourself to eat less salt by imagining this tangible reward.

For more information, talk to a doctor that specializes in cardiology in your area or visit a website like http://www.billingsclinic.com. He or she will be able to help you create a diet and exercise regimen that will keep your blood pressure from getting dangerously high.