pre-eclampsia worries

[russellgrantschin]

I have naturally very low blood pressure, so much so that I have a blood pressure monitor at home.

All through my pregnancy my blood pressure has been between 80/50 - 97/55.

Today it is suddenly 120/70. But because that is still considered "normal" blood pressure, no-one is noticing that it's quite a significant jump.

No protein in urine, no sweling. 39 weeks.

That score looks to be quite healthy I'd say. Have you been feeling any different?

Feeling no different. It's just weird that it's a jump of 20. Eg, if I suddenly went from 120/70 to 140/90 they would probably check it out wouldn't they? But because I was so low before it looks harmless.

But the jump has been into the 'good' region so it's not something to worry about. If it was to go from 120/70 to 140/90 then that would be something to worry about because that would be deemed an unhealthy score.

I get what you're saying, it's scary for it to be so different. But it's a good change! I'd be surprised if it hikes again

With no other symptoms i think youre fine.

I have low bp too, mine has gone slightly up to average 100/65 or even 110/70 from 39 weeks to 41 weeks. No one is worried & gp well aware of my tendency to low bp. Mention it at next appt though, they can see your usual bp over the pregnancy at a glance from your chart. No medical basis for next opinion, but I wondered if it was the body's way of preparing for labour?