27 weeks high BP?!?!:(

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Okay so
I'm planning to call my doctor in the morning but, I'm just so anxious I would like some input tonight- I'm 27 weeks pregnant and tonight after dinner i decided to check my blood pressure in the grocery store, it was 140/88😳😳 I am freaking out now that I have hypertension!!! First off you should know that my arm didn't fit right in the cuff (does that matter?) it was extremely snug before I even started the inflation process- I am overweight so I typically need a bigger cuff, wasn't sure if the cuff size mattered, it was around my upper arm but like I said, was extremely snug, I kind of had to force my arm in there... Also I had just eaten dinner... Does that make a difference in blood pressure levels? God I am stressing out! 😩

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I am also having BP issues, and my doc told me the cuff size does matter, if it is too tight it will give you falsely elevated readings. Prob best to have doctor or nurse check it for you again, and try to relax 😊

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Cuff size does matter. I think if you go to a fire station where they are EMTs they can check it for you and it's more accurate.

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I'm 27 weeks and my BP at the doctor was 143/88. My doctor said just to rest and stay hydrated. He is just going to watch me and make sure it doesn't get any higher.

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Thank you so much ladies!! First time mommy over here- I automatically assume the worse and my head goes to a scary place, start worrying about early induction and complications 😳 thank you for easing my mind a little, headed to my ob this morning :)

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One high reading isn't hypertension. It could be due to several factors- physical activity, recently ate, stressed, tired etc. 140 is high, but not crazy high.

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That's my resting BP and I have hypertension and am on medications. I see a nephrologist for BP control and he says 140/90 is an ok place to be. Not sure if it's for everyone so I would definitely check with your doctor.

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Don't worry. Way to low to be read as HIGH BP!!!

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Cuff size does matter! I wouldn't worry about it to much!

27 weeks high BP?!?!:(

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