Can standing during pregnancy cause high blood pressure?
My job needs me to stand almost the whole day and im now 7 months. My legs swell up by evening and im worried it might be affecting my bp. Anyone with a standing job experienced this?
I had a desk plus standing job and I just made sure to sit and put my feet up every hour. Long standing made my legs swell but my BP stayed fine. Take small breaks, it really helps through the day.
My gynac explained that standing too long doesnt directly cause high BP, but it can cause swelling and tiredness. High BP in pregnancy has other causes that they monitor at every checkup. So if your BP is high, dont blame just standing, get it properly evaluated.
I developed high BP in my third trimester and it was nothing to do with standing. The point is high BP needs proper monitoring, so if yours is high please see your doctor soon. Dont try to manage it just by resting.
