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High blood pressure - 28 + 2 weeks

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BelleJones · 07/07/2022 14:46

Went for a 28 week growth scan and consultant appt yesterday morning (extra scans are for raised doppler and low pappa) and was admitted due to blood pressure being 152/100. I was started on 200mg of labetalol to be taken 3 times a day. Blood pressure was back to a normal level throughout the night after taking first dose. However, when I woke up this morning it’s back up to a similar reading again, even though I’ve had two more doses of medication and lay here all day… Blood test and urine is all fine. I feel disorientated, have got swollen ankles and hands and a dull headache. Baby is absolutely fine.
Has anyone else had any similar situations? Is it just a waiting game to see if the medication starts working properly? Starting to worry but don’t want to bother the midwives!

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MissMaple82 · 07/07/2022 14:55

I have a history of long term high blood pressure which started in my pregnancy. I am on medication. I can take up to two weeks before medication kicks in, I know this as they tell me so as I'm frequently having to have mine increased.That said I'd personally still contact your midwife, if anything just for reassurance

MissMaple82 · 07/07/2022 14:56

It can*

heartbroken22 · 07/07/2022 16:05

Please ask the midwives. You're not going to bother them! Have they told you about any risks or anything?

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