HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

kittybutton

So I NEVER had high blood pressure till now..Dr just put me on Labetalol. Now a little about me..NEVER been sick, hosp, ANYTHING! always healthy, played sports all my life. Get preggo and all this is happening, had to be admitted for observation and all kinds of things. So this will be my First major med I have to take...anyway REALLY REALLY nervous about taking this med and the affects it may have on LO. Ive done my research and everything "seems" ok. I dont know guys..its like Im darned if i do take it and darned if i dont. I WANT WHATS BEST FOR MY LO....just scared i guess

LLB430

I took it during my pregnancy and dd is fine!.  Just make sure you take it easy!

Monicagail1

Labatalol is one of the best HBP meds for pregnant women.  Lots of ladies on this board are on it, including me.  I'm sure the doctor weighed the possible risks of the medication against the definite risks of HBP on you and your baby.  The best thing for your baby will be for you to try to relax and keep your BP under control.

 Good luck!

kittybutton

OMG!!!! thank you ladies sooooo much you dont know how good it makes me feel to know Im not the only one here taking this med...Whew! I love the Bump! this website rocks!!!

chelle828

The meds are better for the baby than the high blood pressure!!

ginleigh

That one is safe for baby...they wouldn't give it to you otherwise .  It's way better to take something for BP than have it high.  I understand how frustrating it can be - going from healthy all your life, to everything turned upside down.  I felt the same way, like - how is this me?  I am not the "sick" type. Pregnancy does some strange things to your body for sure, but you should be fine and so will baby!  Good luck!

aocain02@yahoo.com

I was on it from 14 weeks until after I gave birth and have a happy, healthy baby boy.