My bp is high at Drs and then comes down at home. Anyone else have this happen? #38weeks

White coat syndrome. I had it my whole pregnancy. I got so anxious about having high BP at the doctors, so it’s go higher. Then at home it was fine.

Nervous. Mine was always high at doctors, but at home, it was normal.

@mariapb, what about during labor

@emily.elsholz, mine dropped straight after labour. I was on BP meds through pregnancy and was able to stop taking them within a week. Was it just this time or has it been ongoing?

@mariapb, just this time. I had preeclampsia with my last that started at 36 weeks and was induced. It’s been a little higher than normal at home but not nearly as high as the doctors

@emily.elsholz, it’s good you can check it at home. Obviously if you’re concerned go get checked out but try not to stress over it. As soon as I think about high BP mine goes through the roof, it’s to easy to get caught up in a vicious circle.

@mariapb, yes I had the anxiety with my first pregnancy too

@emily.elsholz, aww that sucks. I hope it settles down for the rest of your pregnancy.