Question: BP fluctuation

[cocobellaf]

How much fluctuation in BP is normal in a 24 hour period?

I had high readings at the OB last week, so she has me monitoring it at least 2x a day.  It can range from 101/53 to 143/80 in a 24 hour period.  Usually (pre-preg and up until now), my BP is 95-115/50-65.

Just wondering how much fluctuation is considered normal?  I've always had really steady BP so I have no idea what is a normal daily fluctuation.  Personally, I don't think it's that high/troublesome, especially since it goes back and forth and doesn't stay up.


Just curious!  Thanks!! 

[melody330]

Im not exactly sure about actual fluctuation, but I wouldn't be worried about those numbers at all. I had BP issues last time starting around 32 weeks. Make sure you are laying on your left side for a little while before and while you take the reading.

FWIW my pre-pregnancy BP is usually 110ish/70ish. This pregnancy I am around 120ish/80ish. I havent taken it at home, but at my appointments they say its totally normal.

[lostinfaith225]

Apr 5, 2016 9:49:54 GMT -5 melody330 said:

Im not exactly sure about actual fluctuation, but I wouldn't be worried about those numbers at all. I had BP issues last time starting around 32 weeks. Make sure you are laying on your left side for a little while before and while you take the reading.

FWIW my pre-pregnancy BP is usually 110ish/70ish. This pregnancy I am around 120ish/80ish. I havent taken it at home, but at my appointments they say its totally normal.

Wss

Plus, make sure you are sitting down for a few minutes before. My mom had to take mine last pregnancy. She always made sure I was settled to an accurate reading.

[cavewmn]

Also if you are using the wrist one make sure you aren't crossing your legs.

[cocobellaf]

I was using the arm cuff kind that my mom bought to monitor her BP. I'm borrowing it. I had my arm raised up and no ankles crossed. I remember it feeling extra tight and my fingers feeling tingly both times I took it yesterday.

[beebe918]

I had high blood pressure my last pregnancy and just got a high reading at the doctors today. For me a fair amount of fluctuation was normal. My doctor gave me a bottom number to call about (I think it was over 100) and a top number to call about (I think over 160). That was all she was worried about, not fluctuation. She also advised I take my blood pressure whenever I was around one of those free machines in grocery stores or pharmacys because they're much more reliable then the at home cuffs.