This happened to me during my pregnancy. I normally have low blood pressure. At one of my 8 month check ups, the nurse noticed my blood pressure was high. She told me to have it checked again in the morning and call the doctor to let him know what it was reading.
The next day, I was setting up my baby's pediatrician. I had him check my blood pressure to find that it was 190/119. I immediately called the doctor and he had me go directly to the hospital. Once there, my blood pressure climbed even higher.
The only way to cure this problem is delivery of the baby.
The doctor began to induce my labor at 9am, the next morning.
My daughter was born at 8:30 that night.
How are a long are you?
It is called preeclampsia.
I GOT THIS INFORMATION FROM THE MAYO HEALTH CLINIC WEBSITE. HOPE IT HELPS.
---Gestational hypertension: If high blood pressure develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it's known as gestational hypertension. Although it usually goes away after delivery, gestational hypertension may increase the risk of developing chronic high blood pressure in the future.
---Preeclampsia: Sometimes chronic hypertension or gestational hypertension leads to preeclampsia, a serious condition characterized by increased blood pressure and protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious — even fatal — complications for both mother and baby.
Warning signs of preeclampsia — which can develop gradually or strike suddenly, often in the last few weeks of pregnancy — may include:
* Severe headaches
* Changes in vision, including temporary loss of vision, blurred vision or light sensitivity
* Upper abdominal pain, usually under the ribs on the right side
* Nausea or vomiting
* Decreased urine output
* Sudden weight gain, typically more than 2 pounds a week
Swelling (edema), particularly in the face and hands, often accompanies preeclampsia as well. Swelling isn't considered a reliable sign of preeclampsia, however, because it also occurs in many normal pregnancies.
If you develop signs of preeclampsia, you and your baby will be closely monitored. Sometimes bed rest or hospitalization is recommended. If your health care provider is concerned about your health or your baby's health, early delivery may be needed — either through induction or a C-section.