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Can i have pre existing high blood pressure and still have a healthy pregnancy? it has been well controlled the last year and i am still taking medication. also 8 weeks pregnant?

Q: can i have pre existing high blood pressure and still have a healthy pregnancy? it has been well controlled the last year and i am still taking medication. also 8 weeks pregnant?

: If you achieve a goal of less than 120/80 during pregnancy you'll have no complications. Just make sure that medications taken are approved for pregnant women.

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If you achieve a goal of less than 120/80 during pregnancy you'll have no complications. Just make sure that medications taken are approved for pregnant women.

Answered 4/21/2022

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A member asked:

Can i have pre existing high blood pressure and still have a healthy pregnancy? it has been well controlled the last year and i am still taking medication. also 8 weeks pregnant?

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