My BP's been high, and my doctor's watching me for pre-eclampsia. I feel pretty icky today: swollen feet, headache, woozy. Just wondering how bad off a patient has to be before bedrest or anything that drastic is prescribed. Last week, my BP was 148/86. (down from the previous week, 166/100, eek.)
Thanks in advance.
2006-08-29 10:46:27 · 8 answers · asked by clueless: please be kind 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
With my first child, I was put on bedrest at 22 weeks. My blood pressure was 160/100 range. I was really swollen and had migraines. I had a c-section at 37 weeks. With my second child, I was put on bedrest at 18 weeks. I did the best I could and it was a LOOOOOOOOOONG pregnancy. My second was born via c-section at 34 weeks. He was early because my amniotic fluid level was very low. Had nothing to do with the pre-eclampsia. When you get to where you know what time it is by whats on TV, you've been on bedrest for a long time! good luck!!!
2006-08-29 11:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by -naughtyprincess- 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was 34 weeks pregnant when I was put on bedrest due to swollen feet and passing protein into my urine168/93, 158/110 were my typical bp's. I had been having high bp's for the past 4 visits prior to that. I was induced at 38 weeks and had a beautiful baby girl in March. Good luck :)
2006-08-29 11:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by lizstonerock@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
During my first pregnancy, my BP numbers were higher than your's and though my doctor never put me on strict bedrest, I was told to spend at least 30 minutes of every hour resting with my feet elevated (to help with the dreaded swollen ankles) during my last 6 weeks. Just rest as much as possible, avoid sodium at all cost and drink plenty of water. Good luck and best wishes on a healthy baby!
2006-08-29 10:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kristi B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I developed pre-eclampisa with my twins and they just kept checking up on my labs and bp, but i never got bedrest. They did, however, do an emergency c-section at 36 weeks unexpectedly. I think depending on how far along you are and how you are feeling will determine if you get bedrest. To my knowledge, there is nothing they can prescribe, delivery is the only option.
2006-08-29 10:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
With my first baby I was very very swollen. I was 34 weeks and My bp was 156/96. I had horrible headaches. I have been induced with my last 2 pregnancies due to preclampsia. Ended up on bed rest for a month yuk! Good Luck and make sure to take it easy.
2006-08-29 10:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by mememe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The worst my BP ever was 210/180 I was hospitalized for that because they were afraid I would stroke out. I had pre-eclampsia with all 3 of my boys just take it easy, keep hydrated and relax! Good Luck and Congrats!
2006-08-29 12:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by natmys333 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ended up on bed rest the last two months of my pregnancy. My doctor was trying to get me to 32 weeks so we wouldn't have to go out of town to a hospital that offered a NICU. We induced at 33 weeks. Our son is now a very healthy 2 month old!
Just take care of yourself and follow your doctor's advice and all should be well! Good luck and congratulations!
2006-08-29 12:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i develop into brought about at 39+5 because of the fact of pre-eclamsia. The frequently used practitioner in fact instructed me "ok you're achieved being pregnant" as quickly as I went in for a verify-up. On yet another be conscious, i develop into having customary BH at 36 weeks (contractions each and every 10 minutes for 14 hours) which they appeared at yet finally stopped on their very own. They instructed me at 36 weeks they gained't end labour. talk on your midwife, she's the only man or woman who can answer your question.
2016-12-11 17:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋