Preeclampsia after birth: when did your BP go down?

kanoffchang

hello! I was diagnosed with preeclampsia at around 31 weeks due to high BP wavering around 145/100 and even as high as 165/110.  I was induced at 37.5 weeks.  Fortunately, my baby is now a healthy 4.5 month old.

Even thouhh I gave birth more than 4 months ago, my blood pressure is still above average, and is around 133/89. Before birth, it was almost always exactly 120/80, so it still has not returned to normal. 

For those moms who had preeclampsia and gave birth, when did your BP return to normal?  Thanks for any help you can provide. 

maelily15

With my first (currently expecting my second), my pre-e was caught at 36.4 weeks, endured at 37 weeks. I had to be readmitted at 5 days post partum because my blood pressure was so high at my first post partum OB visit. They put me on blood pressure meds (safe for breastmilk) and I stayed another couple days in the hospital. But after that it was normal. I'd think yours would have naturally went down by now. I'd say give a call to the OB if it's interfering with everyday life. Good luck!

thechristyfamily

After preeclampsia and Hellp, my blood pressure was still high at my 6 week check up, not terrible, but higher than normal. The doctors didn't seem concerned since it was not at a dangerous level, they figured I was just stressed, which I was.

mkcin2014

My son is 19 months old and I am still on blood pressure medicine. 

mdc2013

I was discharged on BP meds, and remained on them for about a year postpartum. My son is 4 now, and I still struggle with it. I am not on medications and as long as I exercise on a regular basis my bp stays in the 130s/70s range, which is ok with me.