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Is The High BP Controllable During Pregnancy?

Hi I am a 30 year old female who is almost 6 week pregnant with my first baby. The only concern is that I have chronic high blood pressure, and my OB just put me on medication recently. If my blood pressure is not under control, does that mean I have to teminate my preganancy since it might cause further complication? I really want to keep my baby, is it possible for women my condition keep their BP under control and still have babies?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion if the BP is under control the pregnancy can be continued till term.Or else pregnancy need to be terminated prematurely because high uncontrolled BP is associated with growth retardation of fetus,eclampsia or fits in mother etc.There are many cases with pregnancy with hypertension with good outcome.So relax.Avoid stress.Have regular check ups to ensure proper growth of fetus and to know the control of BP.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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Is The High BP Controllable During Pregnancy?

Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion if the BP is under control the pregnancy can be continued till term.Or else pregnancy need to be terminated prematurely because high uncontrolled BP is associated with growth retardation of fetus,eclampsia or fits in mother etc.There are many cases with pregnancy with hypertension with good outcome.So relax.Avoid stress.Have regular check ups to ensure proper growth of fetus and to know the control of BP. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha