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High blood pressure and pregnancy

14 replies

Lemleyrose · 10/06/2021 21:39

Hi all,

 I am 33wks pregnant I have high blood pressure issues. I've been keeping trck of my blood pressure readings for the last couple days because I've been getting headaches. I keep getting reading with my bottom of 100. So my readings are 160/100, 145/100, and150/100. I'm not sure if I should let my doctor know asap or if I should just wait until my appointment on Tuesday. Today is Thursday. Any suggestions?
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Riverhousepuppy · 10/06/2021 21:41

Definitely dr first thing in the morning. It could be pre-eclampsia so needs to be checked. You might get put on medication too.
Let us know how it goes x

TeddyBeans · 10/06/2021 21:43

Call your midwife asap. Preeclampsia can be very dangerous for you and baby

happytoday73 · 10/06/2021 21:48

You need to ring the midwife... I'd be inclined to ring them now just to make sure they are OK with waiting till tomorrow.

It can get a lot worse relatively quicky and shouldn't be left as its dangerous for you both. It is a problem they are used to dealing with and medication can quickly help in most cases

Lemleyrose · 10/06/2021 22:14

Thanks for the response and I am required to take 2 baby aspirin a day. I will update you all tomorrow after speaking with my mid-wife. I really appreciate the support and the kindness in everyones post.

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Bellbottomstovetop · 10/06/2021 22:18

Definitely get yourself checked out ASAP. Especially with having headaches.

I had bad pre eclampsia with my second baby. My BP was borderline high throughout the pregnancy. By the last trimester, I was in hospital once a week getting checked. I ended up being admitted to hospital at 37 weeks and having my baby early because of it.

Riverhousepuppy · 10/06/2021 23:06

Will be thinking of you and watching for updates. I started really high bp at 28 weeks and was put on meds but ended up having baby at 32 weeks. But because I was being monitored really closely every other day I was in the right place at the right time. The mess made such a difference.
Thinking of you and sending lots of love x

Riverhousepuppy · 10/06/2021 23:07

Meds not mess

happytoday73 · 12/06/2021 12:23

How's it going OP?

Lemleyrose · 13/06/2021 04:02

Just an up date doc says; meds., rest, and more monitoring. Go back Thursday and Friday

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happytoday73 · 13/06/2021 09:42

Glad they are sorting you out. Good luck!

Riverhousepuppy · 13/06/2021 11:37

Been thinking of you and keep us posted. Good that they are closely monitoring you x

TeddyBeans · 18/06/2021 06:49

Good luck OP, hope the rest of your pregnancy is smooth and uneventful

Treacletoots · 18/06/2021 06:56

How are you feeling OP. I got preeclampsia around 34 weeks and I didn't quite realise at the time. I struggled to pee and just thought I wasn't drinking enough, turns out it was much worse! I ended up in hospital for a few weeks on beta blockers before the birth and ended up having DC early by elective CS, my BP was so high it was dangerous. Please take it easy.

Pentamix · 18/06/2021 21:19

@Lemleyrose how are you doing?

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