Possibility of Induction to Avoid Pre-Eclampsia?

Caitie81490

My blood pressure has ranged from the higher end (150/80) to normal (120/80) throughout my pregnancy. Every time I come in for a BP recheck, it's a perfect 120/80 but sometimes at appointments, especially ultrasound appointments, it's higher. One of the doctors at my practice is worried about me developing pre-eclampsia and said I probably won't go all the way to my due date. I know I shouldn't worry but it's so hard not to. She said as long as I don't have any sudden swelling or feel "off," I'm okay. I go in for a growth scan on Friday to make sure the placenta still looks good and Baby is growing.  Because it is an ultrasound appointment, I already know my BP is going to be high, worrying me more. Anyone else dealing with possible pre-eclampsia?

lindsladle15

@jlinke926 is, but she's also carrying twins.

amaren-2

Do they use a different BP monitor at the ultrasound appointments? 

I was having higher ( but still normal) BP at my appointments and getting lower side of normal at home with my at home BP monitor (FSA account purchase.. lol). I asked them about it and they requested a different machine and it made my BP the same as I saw at home. it never hurts to ask. 

mommy2ane

Are you nervous before going in to get checked? I know that's what happened with me sometimes in my last pregnancy.  Are they taking your bp before the scan or after? 

I ended up with pre-e last pregnancy, so it is a concern and my doctor has mentioned a couple of times that I may not go to my due date. I was induced at 37 weeks, with onset being at 36 weeks. Breathe though! Being nervous about it will definitely not help lower your bp. It's good they're monitoring you just to be on the safe side. 

cjs260

*looks at calendar* Ah, yes. Right on schedule. 

colleenkevin

@cjs260

vmgoodell

I had developed pre-eclampsia with my first pregnancy at 38 weeks and had to be induced. This time around, my OB has me taking baby aspirin to help keep the pre-eclampsia at bay. I also habe GD, so there is a slightly increased chance of your pre-eclampsia coming back, but as long as I go to at 38 weeks I will be happy.

jlinke926

I have it. I was diagnosed at 29 weeks. Dr put me on blood pressure meds and strict restrictions. It seems to be helping because I am 33 weeks and am still doing good. Just try to relax! 

Gingerlee54

I have been diagnosed with a mild case at 31 weeks. Doctor doesn't think I'll have a problem making it to 37 weeks, at which point I'll be induced. 
I've been put on modified bed rest for the next 6 weeks with weekly check ups to keep an eye on me.

vmgoodell

I had pre-eclampsia with my first pregnancy. It came on at 38 weeks so I was induced. This time, my OB has me taking baby aspirin to help keep the pre-eclampsia at bay. Hopefully I am ble to have a spontaneous labor, but if needed I will gladly be induced again.