Elevated blood pressure before labor

krisb70

Hi ladies! I haven't posted on here too often, but wondered if anyone else had the same experience. I usually have extremely low blood pressure (around 90/70). I went for a check up today and it was 123/83. I don't think it has ever been so high! The midwife wasn't concerned, but it kind of freaked me out. I haven't been eating anything unusual and was not anxious or stressed prior to the appointment. Anyone else have a similar experience? I was induced at 41.5 weeks with my son and never showed any signs of labor or blood pressure changes. Thanks in advance for any advice or similar experiences.

peggels24

Mine has been slightly elevated for the past 2 weeks but is back down today

LuckyPenny1231

Mine was slightly elevated starting at 39 weeks. It was still elevated today but my OB wasn't concerned as I don't have any signs of pre-e

sweetdreamz6700

This is me as of Friday. I run lower like you and mine was 119/78 I think. I feel like its super abnormal especially since I've never had a reading that high but the doc didn't seem to think it was a big deal. She was hopeful this meant I'd go into labor sooner than later.

csjsmom

120/80 is "normal" so I wouldn't be worried.

Daniel&Naomi

I haven't had any problems with blood pressure this time, but with my first pregnancy I ended up on a week of bed rest and then induction the day before my due date because of high blood pressure. I remember really laying low on bed rest and it made no difference. But I would follow what my doc said...if yours isn't concerned, but you are - call and ask!

aremac

Mine is up a little bit, My OB said that it was very normal and it naturally rises in the last few weeks. 

krisb70

Thanks for the advice! I'm hoping to go into labor without induction this time. I was hoping a rise in BP would be a sign that things are moving in that direction. Fingers crossed!