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Low Blood Pressure during pregnancy
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Low Blood Pressure during pregnancy
by Kim-Latimer, Feb 11, 1999 12:00AM
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?
Doctor's Answer
by hfhsmdrcs, Feb 11, 1999 12:00AM
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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.
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