Hi, Im 28 years old and I am 25 weeks pregnant! My last bllod pressure reading was 140/80. My normal blood pressure reading is usually 120/80. I have no swelling and no protein in my urine but I was obese before pregnancy and have only gained 3 kg so far. Im being very careful with what I eat. Should I worry? Is it considered high?
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your concern and would like to explain that actually we cannot conclude on high blood pressure based only on one single value. Furthermore, 140/80 mmHg is considered a borderline value (systolic component) and actually there is no need for antihypertensive therapy. Considering your overall clinical conditions are fine (no excessive weight gain, no edema, no renal impairment) there is nothing to worry about. You just need to frequently check your blood pressure values, renal function tests, complete blood count, body weight and consult with your attending physician in case any abnormalities become present. Wishing you all the best! Kind regards,