I haven't come across any reluctance to administer BP medication during pregnancy, it's apparently safe to take Aldomet (methyldopa) throughout pregnancy - but then, my BP has been borderline ever since my first pregnancy, so I guess I was an automatic candidate for medication once it rose.

The way I'm given to understand it, the umbilical cord is a little like a pressure hose, if your blood pressure is too high then the blood doesn't pass through the cord properly and your baby doesn't get the nutrition it needs, which is why they monitor HBP so closely when it hits that borderline area when you are pregnant.

On the plus side, this is not a rare condition and a lot is known about it. Next time you see your doctor, bug them to give you as much information as they can about it all, so you can make informed choices. Here's hoping you are well and healthy!

Kerrie