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Ahna-Allyse

I had normal blood pressure my whole pregnancy until 35 weeks. I was so swollen and my blood pressure went up sky high. They did admit me to the hospital, even though I had no protein in my urine. They wouldn't even let me run home first because she said there was a high chance of me having a seizure.

They monitored the baby and took blood work. My blood work came back perfect so they sent me home. I was determined that it had to be my lifestyle. I started to take it a lot easier. Laying on my left side whenever possible. I cut out most fast food, pork, and canned soups. At my last checkup my blood pressure was down to almost normal (130/80) and my swelling is almost gone.

If I were you, I would request blood work. If they say no, go to the emergency room. You have other signs of Toxemia, head aches,, increased weight gain. I was told at 35 weeks if my blood work came back irregular they would have induced my labor. That's how serious this can be for you and your baby.

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