High BP at appt today

ChristalT

So, at my 31-week appt today, my blood pressure was high. It was 161/76. The nurse took it again about 10 minutes later and it was 146/82. Now, instead of my next appointment being in 3 weeks, I will have an appointment next week to check my BP. She told me to go to the pharmacy 2x in the next week to check it. She wants it around 130/80. I know that worrying can just make it go higher, but how do I not worry?

shotzie

I have to go to the doctor twice a week until I have the baby due to high bp.  I have white coat syndrome so I've been taking my bp at home all along but it's been creeping up lately.  It's hard not to worry.  Are they doing labs to see if there is protein in your urine?  I have to pee in a cup every time I go in 'cause they want to see if it's turning into preeclampsia. 

mrs.dovey

Take it easy and lay on your sides as much as possible..  If it is still high next week she will probaly put on you bp medicine.  I have been on lebatalol since week 22  it was doubled at week 32 and at week 33 I was put on modified bed rest..    If you can rest as much as possible, maybe you can avoid all of that..  GL.

ChristalT

Thanks, ladies! They did take a urine sample today...no protein. Baby's heartbeat was good and I'm measuring right on track. Their only concern was the top number.