Question
What are Hilary Erickson's recommendations for managing high blood pressure during pregnancy?
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Answer
Hilary talks about high blood pressure in pregnancy in the context of preeclampsia and general hypertension.
From her content, key points include:
- Take symptoms seriously: persistent headache, blurry vision, or right upper abdominal pain should trigger a call to your provider.
- Get properly evaluated: blood pressure checks plus labs (urine for protein, CBC, CMP) to rule out or confirm preeclampsia.
- Treat blood pressure itself: if your pressures are repeatedly high but labs are normal, she notes providers should consider medications like labetalol or hydralazine to protect your heart and organs.
- Ask about low‑dose aspirin before 20 weeks if you have risk factors for preeclampsia; she stresses this is now standard for many at‑risk patients but must be decided with your provider.
What has your provider told you so far about your blood pressure and any meds or aspirin?
