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What Causes Dizziness And Low Blood Pressure During Pregnancy?
i am 33 weeks pregnant with my third child and have been feeling very tired this week with an on off headache and dizzyness which i have been putting down to running after the other 2 children i had my blood pressure tested on tuesday probably my worst day and it was 107/82 which is low for me but we put it down to dehydration as i am still breastfeeding my 1 year old and he had been feeding more than usual due to teething i have increased my water intake which has helped a bit but i still have the headache dizzyness and genral grogging feeling when should i pester my midwife or am i ok just to carry on with what i am doing?
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question. Dizziness and low blood pressure are common in pregnancy because of the effect of progesterone hormone which is increased greatly in pregnancy. Your blood pressure reading of 107/82 is not low and it falls in normal range.
You should not worry so much.
I would suggest you to take plenty of fluids, do not abruptly stand or sit from a lying down position, as it further aggravates the hypotension and do consult an OBGYN specialist if you are not relieved by these measures.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
You should not worry so much.
I would suggest you to take plenty of fluids, do not abruptly stand or sit from a lying down position, as it further aggravates the hypotension and do consult an OBGYN specialist if you are not relieved by these measures.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
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