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Blood Pressure 140/70 @ 25 weeks

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PinkSwan · 29/04/2015 13:30

My GP says 140/70 is normal but i am still concerned if this is on the higher side. My 16th week BP was 120/75 and I am thinking of buying a home BP monitor. I don't know if I am simply panicking...

Thanks :)

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FlorIxora · 29/04/2015 13:45

I haven't been pregnant before now. (6+2) but just having your BP taken can raise your BP as can being stressed, having climbed stairs etc.

I think try and not go on overdrive with the worry, if your GP's happy and you don't have any other symptoms which are niggling at you, then I'd say save your money and relax.

scaevola · 29/04/2015 13:50

It's the second figure that matters most. The 70-75 range is fine.

I've just had a look at an NHS page, which seems to say that during PG, the standard threshold for mild hypertension is 140/90, so try not to fret. Normal blood pressure (non-pg) is 120/80 or lower.

Igottastartthinkingbee · 29/04/2015 13:56

140 is on the high end of normal. 70 is fine. You can always request an extra midwife appointment next week to check it again. Get to the appointment in lots of time and take a book or something to keep you relaxed in the waiting room so you get a true reading. Obviously if you have any other symptoms or feel unwell then get checked out asap. But 140/70 isn't a BP to be worried about just yet.

rhnireland · 29/04/2015 14:38

I have high blood pressure through my pregnancy and I have found that needing to pee can increase your pressure. I also know that I always have higher pressure at the doctors then I do when I use an at home monitor.

If you're worried (I don't think you have reason to be) then I'd get the monitor I find it very reassuring.

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PinkSwan · 29/04/2015 16:58

Thanks everyone, I think I will buy a monitor to ease my mind! Found a Kinetic BP monitor on Argos and hope that would do. I just don't want to be spending a fortune on buying one!!

Also I have noticed that every time I pop into my GP's, the first reading of my BP is high... May be thats what happened this time too Smile Wink

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MissTwister · 29/04/2015 17:08

The top number is affected by so many things - exercise, eating etc. Mine is often high at the doctors because it stresses me out. I have a home BP monitor (only about £30) and the optimal conditions are not having eaten, not needing the toilet, back supported, arm supported, no caffeine or exercise for 30 minutes. These conditions are rarely replicated in a doctor surgery!

Mine is always low at home. Next time ask them to do it twice and discard the first number

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PinkSwan · 29/04/2015 17:33

MissTwister, Good point! now I am guessing some of these factors have effected the systolic reading - I drove to the GP's while having a sandwich on the way, I also took the stairs for 2 floors as my GP is on the second floor - although I waited for 20 min after that to be called in..
Thanks for the Info Smile

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comeagainforbigfudge · 29/04/2015 17:44

It's fine. Don't buy a monitor.
Remember your circulatory volume has increased. And ypur body is working a wee bit harder fot the two of you. So it will be affected.

The number they will be more concerned with is the lower one 70/75 is where it needs to be.

My own BP is normally low (pre-pregnancy) but up until I finished work my systolic was 140 as well. It's now 120/80 @ 33 weeks

Obviously watch out for any swelling in feet, ankles, face, spots in front of eyes etc also but try not to buy a machine. You'll end up obsessing over it!

Moffit · 29/04/2015 17:49

I don't think you need to worry. I had pre-ecampsia in my last pregnancy and they only monitored me more closely once the bottom figure was over 100. Watch out for other signs as suggested by comeagain and if you're worried ask to see your midwife or the nurse at your GP surgery (if you have one).

scarednoob · 29/04/2015 18:13

my at-home one puts me at about 108/65. the doctor put me at about 120/70. just being at the doctor's and having it done is stressful!

also i found that when i was watching the numbers on my home one, i thought about work and it leapt up by about 5 points. so in addition to the list of comfort factors above, try and think fluffy thoughts...

rhnireland · 29/04/2015 21:28

I agree with scarednoob make sure you're relaxed and comfortable when you take your presssure. I also find distracting myself i.e. popping on the tv really helps as well and I think it's a far more accurate reading of what my blood pressure is actually like rather than me sitting staring at a monitor going "please don't be high, please don't be high!"

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PinkSwan · 30/04/2015 17:05

Thanks for those replies..Sounds reassuring and will try not to worry about it...Smile

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bruffin · 30/04/2015 17:10

I had pre eclampsia and they were looking fir the bottom to be raised by more than 20 from booking in. My bottom one was over 90 and up to 105 when i went into hospital. I think one day it actually reached 125.

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