Has anyone had low blood pressure?

emma7875 · April 2011

I was at the grocery store yesterday and did one of those digital blood pressure machines, just out of curiosity. My blood pressure was 94/64. Not sure what the "norm" is really, but usually when I get it taken at the OB its right around 116/72. Also I don't know how accurate those digital walmart ones are. Anyone know what the "norm" is for blood pressure while pregnant? I have an appointment on Wednesday and wasn't too concerned because its only a couple days away and I don't really feel any other weird symptoms.

reannegummer · April 2011

This time so far and throughout my last pregnancy my blood pressure has always been on the lower end of normal. I'm always around 100/55 or 105/60 ish.

mama_duck · April 2011

Yup! Right here. This morning my BP was 108/45... It ranges between 90-120 systolic and 50-80 diastolic (i think that's right). At the OBs office it is always between 115-125 and I get the white coats!

He told me not to worry tha it was because of the relaxin hormone, your blood vessels open up or something like that.

pettycrocker · April 2011

Mine always ran low, it was 98/60 at my last appt.

krahgozar · April 2011

Mine is always low too. I think at last OB appoinment it was 90 something over 65.

mama31 · April 2011

Mine was around that at my last appt. It is not too low to be of concern.

julieb00lie · April 2011

I always run low, similar to what you got the other day. My MW says it's great...she's happy to see it on the lower side.

PansyPants · April 2011

I'm typically around 110/80 but yesterday at my appointment I was 90/60. The nurse was a little worried but said that they'll check it again in three weeks and if it's still low I may have to adjust some things.

katecham · April 2011

Mine is running about 80-90 over 50-60. Low, but they don't seem concerned. I try to snack more to keep up my energy, but in the afternoon I start dozing off.

bre86ann · April 2011

Mine is always low and the only time it is an issue is if I let the shower water be too hot so way it creates steam. The steam and my low BP makes me incredibly dizzy....I end up having to finish my shower sitting down

SFAug07 · April 2011

Mine is always very low, 90/60 and it is like that throughout pregnancy as well. I have never had an issue with it and the drs tend to like low blood pressure much more than high.

JaninneAlvarado · April 2011

Mine has been low this whole pregnancy. I read up about it and it says staying hydrated can help as it may be a sign of dehydration but reading further ahead, I've read that around 18wks is when you can see it lower and its common in pregnant women.

Tara415 · May 2011

The BP machines at stores are not very accurate... not calibrated very often and rarely fit everyone correctly. made for the masses.

kg_08 · May 2011

I had low blood pressure through my entire pregnancy. Really no biggie for me.

bluerevolution9 · May 2011

Mine is usually around 95/55. Really you should only be worried if your baseline diastolic (the number on top) blood pressure rises or falls by more than 15. For example, if its usually 110/75 and then it was 125/85 that would be something to see a doctor about.

ashleighlynn0812 · May 2011

Last time mine was checked it was 120/62. The diastolic (lower number) as pretty low for me... I was concerned, but my OB said that during the 2nd trimester BP drops lower than usual.

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