Patient's question:
I have recently been in the late stage of pregnancy, but in these past few days, I have been feeling some dizziness and particularly uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and found out it was high blood pressure. I would like to understand what the normal level of high blood pressure is for pregnant women?Doctor's answer:
Normal blood pressure is 140/90. If the systolic pressure is below 140 and the diastolic pressure is below 90, the pregnant woman is diagnosed with gestational hypertension. Generally, if the blood pressure is below 140/90, symptoms such as edema and fatigue may reappear. If it is below 160/110, symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, and proteinuria may occur. In severe cases, it can lead to preeclampsia, also known as pregnancy-induced hypertension. It is recommended that pregnant women with gestational hypertension pay attention to treatment and monitor their blood pressure data.