Thanks for your replies..its alot more reassuring when im told its not that bad lol....i guess that also explains why i have been craving salty foods this pregnancy lol.
Thanks again
So its safe to have more salty things as well as increasing fluid intake?
My BP has been getting lower at all of my midwife appts, last week it was 95/65.
I'm probably averaging 2 litres of water a day alrady, plus herbal (not green) teas as well, maybe 2-3 a day on top of the water.
My bp has been constant at around 90/50 and my dr/midwife have never mentioned anything about it being a concern. I can't see any harm in having a few extra salty things - although I really have no idea, that's just my opinion! My motto is if you're body really feels like it...it probably needs it for a reason!
I have low BP too, and LOVE anything with salt. In fact, my midwife and GP both recommended it to me. So when hot salty chips aren't available I just make sure I add a little extra salt on top of my dinner, tastes good!
rylansmum- U poor thing. I totally know how u feel. I had extremely low blood pressure when I was pg with the twins. I was not allowed to drive. I even had a blackout in the plane on the way to hospital. For some reason I tend to lose hearing when Im on my way out. Monday just gone, I passed out in the car after picking the boys up from kinder, and when I came to, I spewed everywhere. It is the first time I have ever spewed after a blackout. I was also told that laying on your back can make ur blood pressure drop. Dont know if its right though. Hope u start feeling better.
I was feeling really dizzy today at lunch and got my BP taken at work (I work in a hospital) and it was 95/55. I'm 27w1d pregnant.
I understand that low BP isn't too bad in pregnancy - and I just have to be careful not to keel over - but am just wondering how it affects the baby? Does anyone know?
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