39 and high Blood Pressure? 😢

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My blood pressure has been slowing creeping up but still under the 140/90. My doctor wants me back in 2 weeks to check it ~ and if I fail, I get to have a 4 hour test to take it every 30 minutes. Any advice on lowering BP? I’m watching diet like crazy and needs to step up the steps.

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My OB prescribes aspirin for moms over 35 with high blood pressure. They have a list of criteria and if you meet any of them then they start you on aspirin the 2nd trimester. Talk to your OB about options.

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I don’t know that there is anything you can do. My blood pressure went up around 35-36 weeks, and my research did not come up with any remedies. (It sounds like it might be an immune system thing.) FYI, they may want to induce you at 37 weeks. No one told me that until my second number over 140/90, so it was a shock to me.

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I’m currently 28 weeks with twins and hospitalized for severe high blood pressure. Today’s spike was 186/98. It’s really scary. 
I asked about diet for when I leave. The doctor said it’s not really the salt you use but the salt already added in processed foods, canned veggies, and fast food. For me though, they found I had previous high blood pressure and that may be contributing to my particular issue.

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I have hypertension so I keep my bp at the correct levels with meds. There’s nothing I can do about it naturally, it’s genetic. I stopped using salt and try to eat healthy but it’s normally high. So if your doctor tells you to start meds go ahead, there are meds that are safe for pregnancy.

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Thanks ladies!!!! I had my follow up BP apt and passed with 116/76 ~ if it was 140/90 they were going to keep me there for 4 hours and test every 30 minutes. I didn’t have caffeine before testing and was exhausted ~ not sure if that helped. So now so far so good...for now. ❤️

39 and high Blood Pressure? 😢

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