low blood pressure

[stokie]

we all know the dangers of high blood pressure when carrying a baby. but is low blood pressure a problem too? i found out that my feeling faint and nearly passing out is due to this rapid drop in my blood pressure. i'm 36w4d and this is happening more and more often. should i be worried as i've not got long to go? please please help.

[stokie]

thanks for your help. its scary everytime it happens. i have been lucky that someone has been with me everytime this has happened. im just scared that one day it will happen when no one is around.

[connorethansmom]

I have been at 90/40ish for almost this entire pregnancy.  They are watching in more closely at the end though to see if it goes up.  I was told that I may have the beginning stages of preeclampsia if I ever get a "normal" reading.  Other than that I have been told that it is fine and to drink lots of water.   I know how you feel and walking up stairs is the worst for me.  I feel like I'm going to pass out!  

[motherofan18month]

i used to have slightly above normal to high bp while i was preggo with DS....and i had a few that were lower than normal but doc told me that lower than normal is better....but all docs have different views!