Guest guest Posted June 27, 2003 Report Share Posted June 27, 2003 In a message dated 6/27/03 10:35:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WyldWind@... writes: > . I am > concerned because I know with low blood pressure it can cause the baby not > to receive proper nutrients. > Niki, I have had low blood pressure as well throughout my entire pregnancy. If I knew what to do to raise it, I would let you know. I have no idea. I never knew that low blood pressure could cause the baby not to receive proper nutrients. I do go to a perinatologist (high-risk OB) because I am considered to be of advanced maternal age. I have had so many ultra-sounds by now that it is unbelievable. Every time they do an ultra-sound, they tell me everything looks great. Your blood pressure is somewhat lower than mine. If you OB is concerned, maybe he/she could send you to a perinatologist to be watched. Good luck, Shoshannah K open r ny 3/6/01 edd 6/25/03 still waiting for a baby girl mom to A.J. 7 1/2 Rockville, land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2003 Report Share Posted June 27, 2003 In a message dated 6/27/03 10:35:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WyldWind@... writes: > . I am > concerned because I know with low blood pressure it can cause the baby not > to receive proper nutrients. > Niki, I have had low blood pressure as well throughout my entire pregnancy. If I knew what to do to raise it, I would let you know. I have no idea. I never knew that low blood pressure could cause the baby not to receive proper nutrients. I do go to a perinatologist (high-risk OB) because I am considered to be of advanced maternal age. I have had so many ultra-sounds by now that it is unbelievable. Every time they do an ultra-sound, they tell me everything looks great. Your blood pressure is somewhat lower than mine. If you OB is concerned, maybe he/she could send you to a perinatologist to be watched. Good luck, Shoshannah K open r ny 3/6/01 edd 6/25/03 still waiting for a baby girl mom to A.J. 7 1/2 Rockville, land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 Niki, I also run a fairly low blood pressure. I was at one point running, around 85/50 (give or take) pretty consistently. I would get dizzy spells as well. He recommended that I start increasing my salt intake. Eating one salty pretzel is not going to up your blood pressure in one day. Now I run a little higher, 95-100/55-65 depending on the day. I wouldn't increase your salt intake without talking to your doctor first, but maybe mention it to him and see what he thinks. It worked for me! Becky Soodsma EDD 07/27/03 with Lawrence Mommy to Leanne 08/03/93 and Selena Marie 06/30/96 > ok, I need some help. two different doc appointments yesterday. Both were > showing my blood pressure at about 90/40. the second appointment was after > I had eaten a soft pretzel with WAY to much salt on it. Anyone have any > ideas how I can UP my blood pressure? I am occasionally getting serious > dizzy spells to the point of having to sit down or pass out. Both docs > pointed it out, but gave no indication of being concerned. I am drinking > plenty of water, and was told by OB office that I am NOT dehydrated. I am > concerned because I know with low blood pressure it can cause the baby not > to receive proper nutrients. > > Thanks for everything, > Niki > Lap RNY 8/26/02 -181lbs > 2 months pregnant > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 I have had the same my entire pregnancy. The lowest it got was 84/50. Unfortunately, there's not too much to do about it, but I try to eat some more salty foods like pickles and soups (typically canned soups are very high in sodium). I have had dizziness and actual passing out too. My OB was not worried about it. When I had to go on meds for preterm labor they had a cardiologist monitoring me constitantly, but other than that it doesn't cause any problems. Good luck! > ok, I need some help. two different doc appointments yesterday. Both were > showing my blood pressure at about 90/40. the second appointment was after > I had eaten a soft pretzel with WAY to much salt on it. Anyone have any > ideas how I can UP my blood pressure? I am occasionally getting serious > dizzy spells to the point of having to sit down or pass out. Both docs > pointed it out, but gave no indication of being concerned. I am drinking > plenty of water, and was told by OB office that I am NOT dehydrated. I am > concerned because I know with low blood pressure it can cause the baby not > to receive proper nutrients. > > Thanks for everything, > Niki > Lap RNY 8/26/02 -181lbs > 2 months pregnant > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 I have had the same my entire pregnancy. The lowest it got was 84/50. Unfortunately, there's not too much to do about it, but I try to eat some more salty foods like pickles and soups (typically canned soups are very high in sodium). I have had dizziness and actual passing out too. My OB was not worried about it. When I had to go on meds for preterm labor they had a cardiologist monitoring me constitantly, but other than that it doesn't cause any problems. Good luck! > ok, I need some help. two different doc appointments yesterday. Both were > showing my blood pressure at about 90/40. the second appointment was after > I had eaten a soft pretzel with WAY to much salt on it. Anyone have any > ideas how I can UP my blood pressure? I am occasionally getting serious > dizzy spells to the point of having to sit down or pass out. Both docs > pointed it out, but gave no indication of being concerned. I am drinking > plenty of water, and was told by OB office that I am NOT dehydrated. I am > concerned because I know with low blood pressure it can cause the baby not > to receive proper nutrients. > > Thanks for everything, > Niki > Lap RNY 8/26/02 -181lbs > 2 months pregnant > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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