Hypertension or Not?

Question

For my peace of mind I bought a blood pressure monitor. My BP runs anywhere from 120-130’s/70-80’s pre pregnancy. I’m currently 17 weeks and I’ve noticed when I take my BP laying down it’s completely normal. 120’s/70’s. But if I’m sitting with feet on the ground it’s high 140’s/90’s but rarely higher than that. My OB was concerned at all my appointments due to my high blood pressure but no protein is urine it was determined white coat anxiety. I have severe anxiety I deal with daily I’m trying to cope with it but it’s hard I’m not sure if that’s contributing to it or if something is wrong. I don’t want to hurt myself or my baby.

Answer

Sounds like orthostatic hypertension in regard to the increase of BP when changing positions. 
I have the same issue when it comes to white coat syndrome. Before pregnancy I’ve had about 120/80 BP constantly. I am now 27 weeks in the highest my blood pressure has gotten is 142/88. Because of that- I now go to the hypertension clinic every 4 weeks, been put on blood pressure medication, and also anxiety medication. When I’m at home, my blood pressure is PERFECTLY fine. When I’m at the doctor’s office, it’s a little bit elevated, but nothing to be too concerned about, in my medical opinion, especially when I have had no protein or ketones in my urine or extreme edema.

Hypertension or Not?

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