I need to know more about pregnancy induced hypertension?

August 2nd, 2008 | by Pressurized |
lightninglover19 asked:


I just had a scare, showed all the signs of hypertension except for the high blood pressure. My tests came back clear and the doctor said I don’t have to worry about it for at least a few days, but to up my protien intake and come back to the office if I start having the symptoms again. But the headache never went away and the doc is supposed to be refering my to a neurologist… what could be wrong and could it be a danger to my baby even though he/she seems unaffected by it as of yet?
um and how would you even know how much sex I’m getting? it has nothing to do with this subject!
I’m about 27 weeks. my BP was 126/58. the swelling has gone, but even with tylenol and lots of water (I think I drank a gallon and a half today alone) nothing seems to make the headache go away.

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  1. 5 Responses to “I need to know more about pregnancy induced hypertension?”

  2. By ralph richie h on Aug 2, 2008 | Reply

    i think you need more, sperm so that your pregnancy is going good ok, look some guys outside and make yourself have fun and dirty ok bye, have a nice day….

  3. By kimberlynn on Aug 5, 2008 | Reply

    Go to the website below it helps alot on any question you may have.

  4. By Carol Anne on Aug 5, 2008 | Reply

    i wouldn’t worry about it. i had pregnany induced hypertention with high blood pressure. if your blood pressure is normal then you don’t need to worry about your baby. my midwife suggested to lay down on my left side to increase circulation in the uterus which helped lower the blood pressure. make sure you drink alot of water…headaches and dizziness can be caused by dehydration. i’m not sure what other symptoms you have. how many weeks are you?

  5. By DJSMOTHER on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply

    Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

    When you have high blood pressure (hypertension), the force of blood against your artery walls is stronger than normal. If you have high blood pressure during a pregnancy, you must have more frequent checkups.

    High blood pressure can remain mild during pregnancy, or it can become dangerously high and need treatment. It can also turn out to be a sign of preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related problem that can become life-threatening for you and/or your fetus.

    High blood pressure
    Normally, a pregnant woman’s blood pressure drops during the second trimester and then returns to normal levels by the end of the third trimester. However, in 10% of pregnant women, blood pressure begins to increase to abnormally high levels in the second or third trimester.1 This is sometimes called pregnancy-induced hypertension.

    Mild high blood pressure during pregnancy is not necessarily dangerous by itself. However, it is closely monitored because it can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as preeclampsia. After delivery, mild high blood pressure that has not worsened during the pregnancy and has returned to normal within 12 weeks can be termed “transient hypertension of pregnancy.”
    Severe high blood pressure limits the blood oxygen supply to your fetus, increasing the risk for poor fetal growth, early separation of the placenta from the uterine wall (placenta abruptio), and stillbirth. For this reason, you are likely to be treated with medication to lower your blood pressure if your diastolic blood pressure reading is 100 or higher (this is the second, or lower, number).

  6. By Yarro Pilz on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply

    Go to.

    It’s a moderated site, with lots and lots of support for people with PIH or preeclampsia. They can answer all your questions and commiserate, plus give you advice about what to look for, what to try, and what to ask your doctor.

    I don’t know how I would have gotten through preeclampsia twice without their help.

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