today i went to the doctor and my blood presure it 138/70 is that bad ??
2007-01-19 14:31:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No. The top number is a little high but nothing to be concerned about. Usually they say anything that is 20 above your normal on both numbers is high. (Normal is 120/70 high would be 140/90) They should have told you warning signs to look for. You should be alright. Good luck
2007-01-19 14:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 70 is good, the 138 is a little elevated, but not nearly to the pre-eclampsia level. Try lying on your left side, as when you lie on your back or your right, the baby tends to rest on the lower branch of your aorta and elevate your blood pressure. The next time they take your pressure at the doctor, do it sitting up like they usually do, and then ask them to do it after you have been lying on your left for a few minutes and see if this produces any change.
2007-01-19 14:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by Rascal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a little low I would call your doctor's office or local maternity ward and ask them about it. A lot would depend on your normal readings. You say you take your blood pressure often....is it always on the low side. If it is usually 120/80 or something and now it is that low that is a little low. However, a slight drop in blood pressure is normal mid pregnancy. Try eating a little salt and drinking something with a little caffeine to get it up some to see if that will help you a little. Also, make sure you are using a good cuff for your arm size. The wrong size cuff can mess up your readings too.
2016-03-29 05:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 14:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will just see if you are at risk for preeclampsia or toximia, mine was 150/90 which is high but I went a week later and it was 120/75. Your blood pressure will change alot during pregnancy, they just moniter it, if its always high, there can be cause for concern, good luck
2007-01-19 14:37:27 · answer #5 · answered by natalie rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top number is a little high bottom number is good..Wait until your next appt..and see if it is still high Your Doctor should tell you if they are concerned about it!
2007-01-19 14:37:20 · answer #6 · answered by jewel64052 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the Dr would have said something if it was.
But both numbers are good.
2007-01-19 14:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-21 00:56:17 · answer #8 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is excellent not high at all
2007-01-19 17:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋