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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had high readings in all 3 pregnancies (maxed out around 150/90 but typically a few points lower). They monitored me closely (never had any protein in urine) thru all 3 pregnancies.  Induced at 37w b/c of BP with #1 (perfect, no NICU). #2 came spontaneously at 37w (perfect no NICU). #3 they stripped membranes at 39w b/c of BP to see if labor would start (it did), perfect baby no NICU.  All vaginal no drug births. They put me on anti hypertensives after 3rd baby as pressure remained high & they were concerned. FWIW high BP totally runs in my family. As long as they are on top of it & you take it easy & are on the lookout for any symptoms you & baby should be fine. I had 24hr urine tests, non-stress tests, etc.

Drink a lot of water & try to rest on your left as often as you can. Take it easy, stay calm. Good luck![/quote]

Lots of "perfect" babies end up in the NICU, PP.  Please remember that there are women on this board, myself included, who've had babies end up in the NICU for all sorts of health issues, not imperfection issues - whatever those are.[/quote]

Sorry PP, didn't mean to push any buttons and I guess "perfect" was a poor word choice. What I meant was that there were no issues with the babies related to my high Bp or being born at 37 wks that necessitated any time in the NICU. [/quote]

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