My bp reading was slightly high at my last checkup and the nurse asked me to monitor it. Now im a bit worried, im 28 weeks. Just want to understand why it goes up during pregnancy and what brings it on.
I had high BP in my pregnancy and learnt it can be due to many things, stress, weight, or pregnancy related conditions like preeclampsia. The main thing is to get it monitored regularly. If you ever have headache, swelling or blurred vision, call the gynac immediately.
My doctor explained that some women develop pregnancy induced hypertension, and risk factors include first pregnancy, family history and certain conditions. She checked my BP every visit. The key is early detection, so dont skip checkups.
Along with my thyroid they kept a close eye on my BP too. Regular follow ups really matter for catching these things early. Keep your appointments and report any new symptom to your doctor.
