Midwife appointment - didn't go well

RubyLouise · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:17 AM

I had midwife today, it didn't go well.

I got severe pre eclampsia last pregnancy so being monitored closely.

My blood pressure was sky high when I went in and it went down slightly after 10 mins, she almost sent me off to the hospital.

I have consultant next week and she said i might be given medication ( I'm already taking asprin)

It's just made me worry, I'm only 16 weeks and my blood pressure is creeping up.

On the bright side, I heard baby's heartbeat and that was strong and healthy and I've been feeling kicks the last few days

I feel low :/ x

Jennbear · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:20 AM

Don't feel low, sometimes we can't control what our body does and lord know pregnancy tells you that! Worrying will make your blood pressure worse so try, I know it's hard, but try and relax. You're in capable hands with your midwife and doctors, let them worry for you

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RubyLouise · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennbear

Don't feel low, sometimes we can't control what our body does and lord know pregnancy tells you that! Worrying will make your blood pressure worse so try, I know it's hard, but try and relax. You're in capable hands with your midwife and doctors, let them worry for you

X

Thank you, your reply has made me feel better. X

WinterKage · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:34 AM

Hope you're ok hun, I too suffer from high blood pressure, take medication and see consultants x x What was your blood pressure reading? x

RubyLouise · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WinterKage

Hope you're ok hun, I too suffer from high blood pressure, take medication and see consultants x x What was your blood pressure reading? x

My reading was 160/96 ( I think that's the right way round of writing it lol) x

fidgets mammy · Apr 10th, 2012, 12:03 PM

ah hun i hope yr ok. dont really have advise but wanted to send a hug

Lindsey123 · Apr 10th, 2012, 12:03 PM

Wishing you all the best hon x

WinterKage · Apr 10th, 2012, 12:13 PM

Aww, there's a thread over in gestational complications called chronic hypertension which is really helpful hun which I use, get some good advice from it x x

RubyLouise · Apr 10th, 2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WinterKage

Aww, there's a thread over in gestational complications called chronic hypertension which is really helpful hun which I use, get some good advice from it x x

I will go have a read through it. Thank you

x

Newbride2011 · Apr 10th, 2012, 12:23 PM

Sometimes when I have my blood pressure shoots up because I get nervous so now when.they do it I take deep slow breaths and relax my whole body and then it usually comes down, don't be down or worry too much it will only make it worse, sending you hugs xxxx

Apr 10th, 2012, 11:17 AM	#1
RubyLouise Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 786	Midwife appointment - didn't go well I had midwife today, it didn't go well. I got severe pre eclampsia last pregnancy so being monitored closely. My blood pressure was sky high when I went in and it went down slightly after 10 mins, she almost sent me off to the hospital. I have consultant next week and she said i might be given medication ( I'm already taking asprin) It's just made me worry, I'm only 16 weeks and my blood pressure is creeping up. On the bright side, I heard baby's heartbeat and that was strong and healthy and I've been feeling kicks the last few days I feel low :/ x

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Jennbear Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,234	Don't feel low, sometimes we can't control what our body does and lord know pregnancy tells you that! Worrying will make your blood pressure worse so try, I know it's hard, but try and relax. You're in capable hands with your midwife and doctors, let them worry for you X

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WinterKage Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,380	Hope you're ok hun, I too suffer from high blood pressure, take medication and see consultants x x What was your blood pressure reading? x

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WinterKage Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,380	Aww, there's a thread over in gestational complications called chronic hypertension which is really helpful hun which I use, get some good advice from it x x

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Newbride2011 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 247	Sometimes when I have my blood pressure shoots up because I get nervous so now when.they do it I take deep slow breaths and relax my whole body and then it usually comes down, don't be down or worry too much it will only make it worse, sending you hugs xxxx

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