How do I know if i have pregnancy induced hypertension?

January 1st, 2009 | by Pressurized |
weeblespiasecki asked:


I am 26 weeks prego and i normally have lower blood pressure but it is slightly above normal for the average person now.

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  1. 5 Responses to “How do I know if i have pregnancy induced hypertension?”

  2. By bmac on Jan 3, 2009 | Reply

    You would go to your OB and have him/her examine you to find out. That’s how you’ll know. And they can treat you for it.

  3. By tsoto_soto on Jan 5, 2009 | Reply

    It’s normal to have some raise in your bp while pregnant, your heart is pumping for two thus having to work harder. If you’re worried though, call your OB or their nurse. They really won’t mind answering questions. That’s what they’re paid for.

  4. By ghb on Jan 7, 2009 | Reply

    you can be sure only after delivery !! if increased blood pressure not drops(after a short period-postnatal) so it will be constant HT ,if drops it’s pregnancy induced HT

  5. By thejenerator on Jan 8, 2009 | Reply

    If your blood pressure is higher than 140/90 it is too high for a pregnant woman. This can lead to problems with your placenta, headaches, swelling and even seizures if not cared for. You need to see your OB/GYN right away. If it progresses to the point of you having a seizure your baby will be deprived of oxygen.

  6. By Dr.D.C.Mehta-Jamnagar on Jan 12, 2009 | Reply

    See you must be basically prone to have hypertension for any reason like heredity or obesity or some kidney reason!But this pregnancy state has precipitated it and after the delivery if it persist for a long time may be till lactation time or say six month time than you can say that it is a pregnancy precipitated waiting high blood pressure but if it goes than naturally it was due to your pregnancy state and now all over and you have become normal !Only time can tell you this way OK ! Always YouRsmE

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