A member asked:

40 wks pregnant, bad headache for 24 hours, should i go get to hospital now or wait til my appointment in the morning? i have tried all the basics

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Blood pressure: You need to check your blood pressure ASAP. A bad headache at the end of pregnancy can be a sign of high blood pressure in pregnancy which is a dangerous condition. If your blood pressure is elevated (140/90) then you need to be evaluated by you doctor immediately.

Answered 6/26/2015

2.6k views

Thank

Related Questions