Has anyone else had really up and down blood pressure postpartum? Im 10 days post section & ive been sent up to the hospital twice now by the midwife with high blood pressure. When i get here, its absolutely fine 😫 nobody can make sense of it & i dont drive so when my partner returns to work next week, i cant just come up so i dont really know what to do. They wont give me meds because its not high when i come in 🫠 so im in limbo & im sick of seeing this bloody hospital!
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so sorry to hear that. I guess you already have the device to measure your blood pressure, but if not May be a good idea to get it and monitor yourself. Also coffee/tea/stress can massively contribute to increasing your blood pressure. Try to relax m, avoid coffeine, measure it once a day on the same hand/same time and if after 3-4 days it’s consistently high, May be good idea to see a GP or a doctor and talk about your findings. Hopefully they will give you the meds then.

no ive jusy had a midwife coming everyday to check it but after ten days of waiting in 9-4, i really just need a solution or a plan. Im waiting to see the doctor now but baby is due another feed at 2.30 so I'll probably not end up seeing one as i didnt plan to be here this long 😫 i have no problems buying my own machine, i just cant keep doing this circus act - im just getting irritated with it all. Pregnancy was hard, i was constantly here & now ive had him, im here again 🫣 ill make my own docs appointment i think x

totally feel you, it can be so stressful and frustrating. Good luck babes, you got it.

Have they checked your urine for protein or done any bloodwork to check for postpartum preeclampsia? I’d keep checking at home & if you get 2 high readings I’d go in.

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