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What Can I Do About Elevated BP Level At 37 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Feb 2022
Question: hi, my wife is 37 weeks pregnant. today her blood pressure is 131/80 ..is there any concern?
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Little on the higher side.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As you are having normal blood pressure till 36th weeks.
It is considered a little higher blood pressure during this period of pregnancy.

In my opinion, You should not worried about it, continuous monitoring of blood pressure should be done (if continuously remains high needs medicines).

Eat little less salt. Walk regularly. Drink a lot of water.
Hope you found this useful, feel free to ask for more information.

Good luck.
Regards


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What Can I Do About Elevated BP Level At 37 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Little on the higher side. Detailed Answer: Hello, As you are having normal blood pressure till 36th weeks. It is considered a little higher blood pressure during this period of pregnancy. In my opinion, You should not worried about it, continuous monitoring of blood pressure should be done (if continuously remains high needs medicines). Eat little less salt. Walk regularly. Drink a lot of water. Hope you found this useful, feel free to ask for more information. Good luck. Regards