OK so I went to the doctor today and my
blood pressure was high again this week.
Last week it was high also. Today it was
140/90 so she had me turn on my left side
and she checked it again and it dropped to
104/??. I was wondering if this has
happened to anyone.
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Ingi
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Posted: 09-11-07 13:44pm
During pregnancy you get an increased
amount of blood flow. Which I always think
is kind of cool. I mean, your body makes
more blood - neat!
How far along are you? Some women can get
pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) and
if it goes too far, including other risk
factors like protein in your urine, etc.,
your doctor may like to monitor you more.
Some doctors, although not mine, like to
induce labor if it goes on.
This is something you should speak with
your doctor about and not rely on people
like me who play doctor on the internet.
FYI: You can ALWAYS call your doctor's
office and ask to speak with his nurse.
You can ask her ANY questions you have. If
she does not specifically know the answer
(although most will), she will ask the
doctor and call you back - or have the
doctor call you back.
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 09-11-07 13:45pm
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.
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jc2005
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 31
Posted: 09-11-07 13:48pm
I am 39 weeks...my doctor didn't explain
much and all she wanted to do was draw
some blood and go from there. She won't
even induce me at all.
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 09-11-07 13:55pm
So that would make you due next week
(Congratulations by the way).
I wouldn't be too worried about it if you
aren't experiencing any of the other
symptoms. They have to check your urine
for protein every visit, so your doctor
would have informed you by now.
I would assume you have another check up
not too far away from today since you are
39 weeks.
Just mention that you are worried about
preeclampsia and she should reassure you.
If she won't induce you, it is unlikely
that this is a huge problem or cause for
worry.
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tululabell
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Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 256 Location: michigan
Posted: 09-11-07 15:56pm
that happened to me last week. my norm is
about 110/60 so they checked me and it was
like 125/85 which isn't super high but
real high for me. so she had me lay on my
left side and when she rechecked it was
119/72 which was a lot better. she didn't
really say why it makes a difference
though but just that it happens that way
sometimes. and the Dr said that i was fine
because my recheck was good and it was at
a good level yesterday at the office.
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