Low blood pressure?

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So I know so many mom's have high blood pressure, but any other moms have low? Mine has never been over 120/70. Consistently super low. Last appt it was 100/58. I'm worried if I do try to get an epidural that it'll lower it too much. My heart rate pre baby was always in the 50's or 60's and now always 95-105. I know the HR is normal but what about the BP?

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I have had issues with low blood pressure for the last three months and I am 30 weeks today. In hospital over New Years and blood pressure was 86/43 and recently it's been 96/53 ish... I had my 28 week check up and found out I'm anemic but have also been on an IV (saline and zofran) at home 3-4 days a week... I have been so worried about when I get epidural but just wanted u to know that there are other moms out there with low! Sucks!

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Yep it's common for it to be low. There are more fluids flowing through your body in pregnancy, which make it lower. Just be aware of any lightheadedness when you get up.

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I have had low blood pressure as well and an occasionally high heart rate. It's been around 98/60 lately, sometimes a little lower. My doctor didn't seem concerned. The high heart rate they were concerned with though so im seeing a cardiologist

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It's very common to have low blood pressure in pregnancy just as it is to have a high heart rate. You'll be pumped with so much fluids during labor that low BP shouldn't be an issue with epidural. If it is, you're in a good place at least :)