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What Causes High BP In Pregnancy?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your qu Hello I'm 31 weeks pregnant and just took my blood pressure with an electric monitor. It was 193/118. I waited a few minutes and took it again it was reduced to 168/112, still very high.
Wed, 22 Mar 2017
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Hello, So too about your health issues. Your blood pressure is quite high. At 31 weeks you are having preeclampsia and should be in the hospital where you can be well managed by professionals to avoid complications to you and the baby. Hope you get well soon. Warm regards
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What Causes High BP In Pregnancy?

Hello, So too about your health issues. Your blood pressure is quite high. At 31 weeks you are having preeclampsia and should be in the hospital where you can be well managed by professionals to avoid complications to you and the baby. Hope you get well soon. Warm regards