What is high blood pressure at 37 weeks pregnant?
A blood pressure that is greater than 130/90 mm Hg or that is 15 degrees higher on the top number from where you started before pregnancy may be cause for concern. High blood pressure during pregnancy is defined as 140 mm Hg or higher systolic, with diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher.
Can you be induced at 37 weeks with high blood pressure?
Induction of labor after 37 weeks recommended for women with gestational hypertension/mild pre-eclampsia (Hypitat study) Pregnant women with mild hypertensive disorders such as high blood pressure/mild pre-eclampsia^ should have their labour induced once they complete 37 weeks of their pregnancy.
What are signs of preeclampsia at 37 weeks?
Signs and symptoms that a pregnant woman might have pre-eclampsia include:
- High blood pressure (picked up during a blood pressure test)
- Protein in their urine (picked up during a routine urine test)
- Severe headaches.
- Changes in vision: blurriness that affects some or all of vision, seeing flashing lights.
- Dizziness.
Can high blood pressure make you go into labor?
If you develop high blood pressure before your baby reaches full-term, you may be more likely to go into labor early, and your baby could be born underweight.
Why would you be induced at 37 weeks?
Contractions help push your baby out of your uterus. Your provider may recommend inducing labor if your health or your baby’s health is at risk or if you’re 2 weeks or more past your due date. For some women, inducing labor is the best way to keep mom and baby healthy. Inducing labor should be for medical reasons only.
Can you develop preeclampsia at 38 weeks?
Preeclampsia can happen as early as 20 weeks into pregnancy, but that’s rare. Symptoms often begin after 34 weeks. In a few cases, symptoms develop after birth, usually within 48 hours of delivery.