Induced for high blood pressure?

Some women get a condition called Pregnancy-induced-hypertention (PIH- high blood pressure caused by pregnancy). It's not known why women develop it, so it's not your fault and nothing that you did caused it.

You probably would not be induced just for high blood pressure, but you might be induced for pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia involved high blood pressure and a certain level of protein in the urine. I'm guessing your doctor thinks that you are on the verge of pre-eclampsia and he wants to keep a close eye on you. Pre-eclampsia can progresss to eclampsia, which involved seizures and is dangerous. The only cure for pre-eclampsia and PIH is delivery. Depending on how high your blood pressure is and whether you progress to preeclampsia will determine whether your doctor will induce.

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Wow, I was in the same boat as you are and my doctor told me I DID have preeclampsia. I woke up one morning and was literally swollen and I had a doctor's appt. My blood pressure had sky rocketed and it was normal at all for my whole pregnancy. I was actually put into the hospital and induced a few days later because mine did not get any better. This may not be the case for you at all. I wouldn't get too worked up just yet, as that could cause problems by itself. But I would keep and eye on it, rest and keep in contact with your doctor. I would also be prepared for induction if it continues. Not something to be completely freaked out about. Your doctor will montitor the baby and usually if they have any cause for concern they will send you over to the hospital to be monitored for a bit. Get lots of rest and take it easy...they will be with you every step of the way.

Don't be afraid to ask whatever questions you may have on your next visit!

The same thing happened to me. My blood pressure went up to 162 over 90. What my doctor did was he stripped my membranes. He then sent me home. He told me that if my water broke, get to the hospital right away. He did this on January 16th. He told me that if my water didn't break, go to the hospital on the 18th at 8:30 in the morning. My water didn't break at home. Though, I was in labor those two days. I went to the hospital on the 18th. I had my daugther at 11:39 am. Good luck. Have your bag ready just in case. You might not be sent home like I was.

Usually they will probably want to because ur bp is high, which will likely put stress or cause problems on the baby!

When u go to the dr make sure u ask every question u may have!

Good luck & congrats on the baby