High heart rate *reassurance*

White coat syndrome too…
Ask for an at home monitor- give it to your partner so you aren’t obsessing xx

Mine was the same and she even called labour ward to find out next steps. They then said check back after next patient and was very much the same. LW decided to send me home to do a test in my own home. And all was fine just gotta keep track of it and call LW if I have any symptoms or it’s higher than then usual..

Yeah I’ve been told I have white coat syndrome! I panic as soon as I go to the drs, even if I know it’s a routine midwife check and nothing to worry about.

My blood pressure was 157/94 (seriously high) but my at home readings are normal, because I’m not stressed.

If you get an understanding midwife / dr ask them to put it in your notes for all to see. My midwife has, my results are being monitored closely but everything is being taken with a pinch of salt knowing I’m a stressy person xx

My heart rate was 120 on my first BP check today at 16 week appt. My resting heart rate has always been high all my life (typically 80-100 resting) and GPs have confirmed everything OK.
I had to have my BP done 3 times today until it finally came down. I dont have health anxiety but do have some generalised anxiety and being in medical surroundings definitely amps it up a ton.
Try not to worry too much, its very common.
Are you able to get a BP monitor for at home? That also shows pulse and mine is much more normal at home checks. X