Ive been swollen for awhile but here in the last 2 days it has came up from my feet gotten in my legs and also my arms and hands. there was protein in my urine for some reason last doctor apointment but they didnt seem to concerned. My sister is an lpn and took my blood presure and its at 140 over 104. Is this bad? I called the L&D and they said they would have a midwife call me back but still nothing and its been over and hour. Im severly swollen, and now im worried that maybe something bad is wrong but the l&d is so far away that i dont want to go if for no reason. IS there any other symptoms and what is your oppinion of it?
2006-08-06 21:20:13 · 5 answers · asked by Theresa P 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia signs are a high blood pressure pregnancy, protein in the urine, swelling of the ankles, feet and hands and excessive weight gains. Expectant mothers can have just a couple of symptoms which may or may not put them at risk. So be sure to check with your doctor or midwife if you have any of the signs listed.
A high blood pressure pregnancy can show up in two different ways. Essential hypertension is a pre-existing condition where the mother’s pressure was high before getting pregnant. In essential hypertension, the mom's consistent blood pressure readings are 130/90 or higher.
Gestational hypertension is a different story. It begins when readings start going up and steadily increase after the 20th week of pregnancy. The main concern for both types of hypertension is mainly for the baby. Since high blood pressure can reduce blood flow and oxygen to the placenta, this condition endagers the fetus.
It's normal for blood pressure to go up during pregnancy. However, a reading over 140/90 is detrimental whether you're pregnant or not. Any increase of your systolic pressure, which is the higher number, of more than 30 points above normal and/or any increase of 15 points or more in the diastolic pressure, which is the lower number, should also be a concern for expectant mothers.
Signs of preeclampsia include edema(swelling), sudden weight gain, hypertension and protein in the urine. Prevention includes: 80+ grams of protein a day, eating whole grains and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Also drink plenty of water.
2006-08-06 21:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hopefully everything is OK with you now. I went in for a routine check up 3 weeks before my babies due date. Was told my blood pressure was high, swolling in ankles I hadn't noticed. I was completely shocked when the doctor told me I had to be checked into the hospital right then and have labor induced because my baby wasn't getting it's proper nutrients and my life was also in danger. I can't believe they would just tell you everything is fine and not want to check. It is very dangerous. I had labor induced but it didn't work and they were worried about me and the baby not surviving if it was just left alone so the doctor broke my water. Within an hour or so labor began. Otherwise doctor was preparing for a Csection. My beautiful baby boy was delivered naturally and healthy but I kept getting bigger and was still in danger. My body was swelling more and blood pressure rising to very dangerous levels. My kidneys had quit functioning. It is a very serious condition.What kind of doctor would not be concerned ? Luckily everything turned out okay and I had to take pills for a few months to control blood pressure but then it went down and haven't been on them since. Had a 2nd baby and developed high blood pressure so doctor was worried but the baby induced himself LOL broke water 3 1/2 weeks early so no toxemia. I hope you were in your last stages of pregnancy and everything is OK now for you and the baby. If not don't wait get checked out right away..
2006-08-10 12:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by JustWant2B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please read the link I provided.. it is all about Pre-Eclampsia ..aka Toxemia..
You didn't say how far along you are but you need to get checked out ASAP... this can harm you and your baby!!
Have you had gestational hypertension the whole time you have been pg ?I think both your numbers are def high!! GO TO THE ER!
2006-08-07 07:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by nknicolek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there you asked the question 2 days ago and my guess is you've been to hospital and been induced or given a section by now. I hope everything has gone okay for you and I look forward to hearing your baby news
take care xxxxxxxx
2006-08-09 04:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink your water and put your feet up right now. try this website. your blood pressure it way to high.
blessed be.
2006-08-07 04:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋