Blood pressure

Hi any mommas that have dealt with high BP during pregnancy? What did you do to help it? Did you have any symptoms? I personally don’t unless I’m that anxious and that’s why it keeps reading high but I do try to be as relaxed as possible I was on high BP medication when I was pregnant but I had to stop bc it wasn’t safe for baby. Please help a mama out I’m trying to see if any food or maybe work outs help me. Maintain also be stress free

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I ended up getting high bp towards the end of my first pregnancy and they prescribed me a medication (unfortunately I can’t recall what it was) and I was taking it for about the last month and about a month postpartum. Because of that, my OB wants me to take baby aspirin once a day after I get through my first trimester. Perhaps that’s something you can ask about including in your regimen? She speaks so highly of it and its benefits she thinks it should be involved with each pregnancy at the 2nd trimester mark.

I’m currently logging my Bp after having a high reading at my first ob appointment. Had a few high readings in my first pregnancy but it always went down after a few minutes. My midwife also mentioned aspirin after 12 weeks. I’m currently on an anxiety medication so that also helps.

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Midwife appointment

Just had my 37 week midwife appointment today and they said that my baby is 3/5 engaged, does that mean baby’s head is basically fully in my pelvis? (Can’t remember what it means from my first baby 😂)

Also my blood pressure was quite high and I had to go to triage, they checked again it was ok but I have to go back again tomorrow to see a doctor in the day assessment unit, what happens if it doesn’t come down?

I’m 37 weeks pregnant now so I have 2 weeks or more before I give birth, as with my first I gave birth at 39 weeks even tho (I was induced) so is there enough time if needed to bring my blood pressure down? As usually I have really good blood pressure so I’ve never experienced this before even before pregnancy so this is all very new to me 😂

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Anyone else just suuuuper uncomfortable now? I can’t wait for this baby to arrive. I thought baby number 1 was uncomfortable but this is another level!

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Hey guys! I’m 24 + 5 now. I’m 5”6 and always been chubby anyway. I’ve just started filling out now but to the stage where all I can see is fat. My self confidence is so low.

I feel like if people didn’t know I was pregnant they would just think I’m fat. I know it shouldn’t bother me but I’m so self conscious even walking through the village with the dog or even being around people.

Also I seem to be a lot bigger under my boobs around my middle section!

From experience do you even out to look pregnant or is this just me?

Also does anyone have any ideas of clothes which may be flattering in pregnancy. This is my first time and any help is really appreciated 😊

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Is it normal to not have felt obvious movement by now?
Thanks in advance ☺️