Question 1

how do   i   take my 6 month's old baby blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Usually not needed: There are very few and rare reasons why we would have parents check blood pressures on an infant; usually if this is necessary the cardiologist, surgeon, or other specialist would get the right equipment for a parent and teach them how to use it. Tell us why you are asking and we may be able to give you more useful advice.

Question 2

what changes in my diet will be healthy for the baby while i lower my blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Weight watchers: It is a very healthy, reasonable way to eat.

Question 3

can someone with high blood pressure have a baby healthily?

Accepted Answer

Of course!: Although at higher risk for preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, most pregnancies of hypertensive women result in healthy mother-baby pairs at nine months and normal deliveries. Consider 81 mg daily Aspirin preconceptionally (may start if up unitl 16 weeks, the earlier the better) to decrease your risk.

Question 4

will my blood pressure being high affect baby? please help me docs!

Accepted Answer

Yes, potentially: Some parts of this question are suspect. 1. You're 46. You could be pregnant but most 46 yr olds aren't and they know enough to talk with their doc about such a thing. 2. You use the same sign off as a male who asked a question from CA at the same time. One of you is making stuff up I'm guessing. Anyway to answer your question yes if you're pregnant this may need to be controlled. See your doc.

Question 5

what can i do in the baby's youth to help mitigate high blood pressure later in its life?

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Yes: Teach your child to eat healthy with a low salt diet, exercise, and to maintain his or her ideal weight.

Question 6

how come i have high blood pressure after having a baby?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia?: Some women get preeclampsia after delivery, this involves high bp. Also, if you received a lot of IV fluids with delivery, your pressure could remain high for a few days or more. When this happens, I use diuretics to help get rid of fluid. Regardless, you have to pay attention to this, and you should work with your doctor to control your pressure. Baby needs you healthy.

Question 7

why might someone have high blood pressure after having a baby?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Underlying primary hypertension (the most common type) may have just been picked up because BP measured more frequently during and after the pregnancy.  There might be other causes either related or unrelated to pregnancy.  BP whenever elevated significantly (more than 140/90) needs evaluation and to be controlled.

Question 8

will my high blood pressure affect my unborn baby?

Accepted Answer

Depends on BP: It depends on how high the blood pressure is. This is an important question to address with you gyn since htn can affect outcome

Question 9

will the new baby increase my hypertensive husband's blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

No: Only if the arrival and care of your new baby creates stress for your husband can it effect his blood pressure.

Question 10

can you tell acurately if a baby or young child has high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes,of course: Blood pressure, even in infancy and certainly in older childfen is actually  important and I do it as a routine. However, it needs to be interpretred by a physician that understands the value of fhe test. They have distortions of blood pressure that are very different from that seen in adults.The changes reflect the normal or abnormal activity of the autonomic (automatic) nervous system.

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Will my blood pressure being high affect baby? please help me docs!

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How come i have high blood pressure after having a baby?

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Why might someone have high blood pressure after having a baby?

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