6wk check and high blood pressure! : (

[soulem]

Me and Lucy had the 6 week check on friday and doc was concerned about my blood pressure. He measured it at 146/92 and wants to see me again in 2 weeks to check again. Anyone else had high blood pressure so long after the birth?? Im slightly worried as my nana says that that measurement is very high!!

 

[muppetmummy]

I would have thought as long as they are aware your blood pressures high you'll be ok

I had my check up last week and the doctor didn't take my blood pressure or examine me. She just asked if I was ok and if I'd thought about contraception and that was it!

 

[sarafet]

i had high blood pressure towards the end of pregnancy, and i still have it now. i'm on some medication which the doctor is slowly reducing and it seems to be coming down

the doctor will probably keep an eye on you, but try not to worry mines was around 160/110ish at it's highest

 

[soulem]

Well, still have high blood pressure!! Have to visit docs regularly for checks on it. Does anyone know what they would do to 'treat' it as such???

 

[DebbieM]

You can take medication to bring your BP down/to keep it stable. They may suggest a slight lifestyle change too... more exercise etc xxx

 

[soulem]

Exercise?!!? Can't remember the last time I did that!?

My BP has gone down but is still high, hoping it goes back to normal soon. Got another check on friday.