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Low Blood Pressure during pregnancy

Low Blood Pressure during pregnancy


  I am 37 yrs old and somewhere between 8 and 9 weeks pregnant.  I have noticed that my blood pressure has dropped considerably and am worried if this is normal.  My first visit, it was 110/70, my second visit, it was 105/55 and on the third, it became 95/50.  What is going on with my body and is this normal?  The doctor said I could return to work without any restrictions.  Is this really okay?
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Dear Kim:
Blood pressure often falls in pregnancy due to the progesterone effect causing vessel wall relaxation.
The concern is blood pressure elevation.
Keywords: low blood pressure, pregnancy
This information is provided for educaton purposes and is not a medical consutlation. If you have specific questions, please ask your physician.




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