PIH coming back!

This week’s routine checkout was really an adventure! My blood pressure was running a historical high: 160/95 and 140/85. The doctor immediately ordered a preeclampsia checkout (see PIH? Oh, no!!) at the Delivery and Maternity Center of the hospital. I really didn’t expect that: Grandma and I planned to go shopping after the doctor visit! [...]

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PIH finally got improved!

Yesterday’s doctor visit gave me a good report. My blood pressure was 120/80, and there was no protein in the urine. All meant my PIH (Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, preeclampsia, also called toxemia) had improved!

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PIH was not improved…

Yesterday I went back the doctor office for my pregnancy checkup. This time, my blood pressure was 160/72, such a high number that both the nurse and I were surprised. Therefore, she asked me to lie down on my left side and rest. In 10 minutes, she would check my blood pressure again.

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