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Is High Blood Pressure Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Pregnant at 34 weeks. Normal BP is 110/55 and if I just walk to the bathroom it goes up to 138/105. Is this dangerous? I'm on bed rest, and it's 'fine' then. They want to see how things go and induce for 36 or 37 weeks if this continues. As of now I do not have pre-e
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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High blood pressure is definately danger for your pregnency. Adequate b.p control is must for healthy pregnancy. Bp more than 140/90 with protein in urine is preeclampsia. High bp can lead to growth restriction of baby.
Sonography and colour Doppler examniation is necessary.
Keep watch on fetal Movement.
Consult your doctor for b.p cintrol. You can ask direct questions to me also.
Dr. Kunjan h shah
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Is High Blood Pressure Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Welcome High blood pressure is definately danger for your pregnency. Adequate b.p control is must for healthy pregnancy. Bp more than 140/90 with protein in urine is preeclampsia. High bp can lead to growth restriction of baby. Sonography and colour Doppler examniation is necessary. Keep watch on fetal Movement. Consult your doctor for b.p cintrol. You can ask direct questions to me also. Dr. Kunjan h shah Thanks