My BP reading was 130/80 at home and I started worrying because I dont know pregnancy range. At clinic it is sometimes lower. Should I keep monitoring and tell gynac?
I had BP issues in pregnancy so I watch this closely. 130/80 is on the higher side of normal, not alarming on its own, but in pregnancy they track the trend carefully. Pls show this reading to ur gynac, especially if u also have swelling or headache.
Dont scare urself with one reading. Sit, relax, take it again after a while. If its still up or u feel off in any way, ring the doctor. In pregnancy its always fine to ask, thats what they are there for.
One number doesnt tell the full story. Measure again after sitting quietly 5 min. If it keeps reading like this, tell ur gynac at next visit, dont ignore it but dont panic either. BP in pregnancy is something they monitor at every checkup anyway.
My doctor told me they get concerned more when its consistently 140/90 and above. 130/80 she said keep an eye on it and recheck after rest. One reading can be off too, sometimes its just stress or u walked in fast. Better to log a few readings and share with doc.
