Question

I am planning to become pregnant but I am not sure what to do with my elevated blood pressure. Due to constant stresses and nervousness it is always about 150-160 over 90. Is it possible to continue treatment if a woman is going to have a baby? Are there safe blood pressure drugs?

Answer

I’m sure that no doctor will recommend you to stop taking your blood pressure medicines as it is unsafe. He will sure to choose something that suits you as taking such medicines is ok for pregnant. Do not forget that 140/90 is a critical limit. In fact, sometimes blood pressure goes back to norm during pregnancy so you and your baby will be even safer.
The problem is high blood pressure can become an obstacle for pregnancy. So you’d better try and add other measures to get it under control. There are numerous natural and easy methods for lowering blood pressure that you could try. Add as more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet as you can. Fish and whole grains are able to do wonders, too. My mom had been having similar problems with blood pressure and cholesterol. As soon as she changed her lifestyle she was perfectly well without and drugs. She added vitamins and exercising to her diet, too. I was so impressed that now I am going to a gym three times a week.