My BP is up suddenly- induction suggested - Page 2

[heidirk]

Still down when resting, and I got a huge nap in!

It's funny, because at this point last evening, I felt exhausted, and tired of laying down, but now I am actually feeling energized! I guess I did really need the rest!

Have a good night everyone! Sending labor vibes out on broadcast!

[jlbaby]

heidi, just wanted to give you i sympathized when i read that your back hurt from being on bedrest all day. my back is killing me these days, so i'm sure the last thing you want to do is stay supine. hopefully taking it easy and like others have mentioned, going for the non-invasive methods of trying to speed labor up will help you. i'm glad the younger MW is on your side, and sorry the other MW went so far as to recommend inducing with a drug! stick with your gut and ride it out........it sounds like you're doing terrific, health-wise.

[funfunkyfantastic]

Originally Posted by heidirk

My blood pressure was 140/96. They went and got the larger cuff. Still the same. Layed down for a while, 120/76. Sat up, took it again, 150/101. I'd noticed some swelling in my hands over the last few days, and then Thursday night my friend my friend told me my face was puffy, which I had noticed but was pretending was in my head. So. they have me lay back down, and bring in a monitor. Passed the non stress test with flying colors at ten minutes. My feet aren't swollen, and by that time, my face wasn't anymore, either.

That sounds like Preclampsia to me. Those were the symptoms my midwife told me to look out for when I had high BP late in my pregnancy. I ended up with an induction too.

Did you discuss other options with her? Ask about a Foley Catheter. I had one of those put in and ended up being one of those few people that goes straight into active labor when it's put in, lol. It was all I needed. And, it doesn't involve any drugs or crazy methods to start labor.