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Is It Okay To Have High BP During Pregnancy?

Sir,

I am a 38 week pregnant and still now with no complications. I am doing my household work also with ease. this is my first pregnancy. Now my BP raised to 130/90 from the past 10 days and doctor has put me on DEPIN-10 mg from these 10 days. , still my BP stands at 130/90, now this day , my doctor suggested me for labour induction. Is my situation critical really? can i wait for labour pains normally? pls help me.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

High BP may be a warning sign for a dangerous complication of the third trimester of pregnancy called eclampsia.

This is why your doctor prefer ro induce labor to prevent such a complication.

Wish you health !
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Is It Okay To Have High BP During Pregnancy?

Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. High BP may be a warning sign for a dangerous complication of the third trimester of pregnancy called eclampsia. This is why your doctor prefer ro induce labor to prevent such a complication. Wish you health !