Question posed by StarMarie: Can an arguement with my spouse cause a high blood pressure reading?
I’m 16 weeks pregnant, and before I visited my doc, I fought most of the day with my spouse. At the check-up, my blood pressure was elevated. Usually, I have a normal to low blood pressure reading. It was 135/85. Should I be concerned? When should I check it again?
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Answer by My Evil Twin
Oh yes.
Stop fighting and just admit he’s right.
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Sure, I get that all the time.
yes i have high blood pressure and it because of her
it definitely can
yes it is very much so possible. it’s happened to my boyfriend and I too.
Arguements, stress, pain… etc alot of things can make your blood pressure go up. Tell your husband to stop stressing you out.
it can raise your blood pressure but i dont think you should be concerned
anything that gets you angry, or excited will have those results. If your worried about Pre-eclampsia they do more tests than just a blood test. Also walking to the clinic could so make sure they wait about 5 min before they take your blood pressure.
i dont think you should worry about it, its probably caused from stress. Just keep in contact with your doctor so that you can stay happy and healthy
Yes it can.
fighting and getting angry will increase your blood pressure.
After you calm down would be a good time to check it again.
If its not down than you might want to talk to your doctor about it.
I wouldn’t be concerned but I would definitely be careful because high blood pressure can also cause strokes your pregnant enjoy, and tell your husband I said no fighting, I will come there and take care of him for you!!!!!!
Any stress can cause elevated blood pressure. You should check it again as soon as the situation is calmer.
Any type of stress can cause a marginal increase in BP. That is why you are usually asked to have it repeated. Advice: monitor your BP every month during your pregnancy.
Yes, of course it can. High blood pressure is a measure of stress, and arguing is definitely a stressor!
You should check again after you and your spouse have made up. Until then, you’ll carry it around and probably replay it over again in your mind, which will keep your stress up.
yes, your body goes into “fight or flight”mode and raises everything, heart rate, blood pressure, adrenaline, so that you can fight or flee. try not to fight too much when you are preggo because it can stress out the baby.
Of course it can. The only time you need to be careful about blood pressure during pregnancy is when you have a sustained elevated blood pressure throughout your pregnancy. This condition is called pre eclampsia which can lead to eclampsia. Your OB can give you all the details but to answer your question of course an argument can raise your blood pressure. Tell your spouse to be extra cautious about the arguments for the sake of the baby!
Stop fighting for heaven’s sake. Walk away when you are angry and learn how to express yourself without being accusatory or beligerant and talk about problems when the occur, not let them build up and fester until they explode. The last thing you want to do is to have arguing become a habit that you carry over into parenthood. If you think arguing upsets you, what do you think it will do to your children, and they are innocent who shouldn’t have to endure this. Get help in your relationship before it’s too late.
Yes emotions can and will cause a spike in BP. Stop fighting with your other half. 135/85 is Hardly considered elevated at all. Mine runs about 160/100 with 4 meds a day, that’s high
Pregnant mothers need to focus on there health and there unborn babies and to heck with every thing else, especially fighting verbal or physical. once you calm down it levels back out by itself, if it is still an issue have the Dr check it again.
Absolutely! Every thing you do when you are pregnant matters. Doctors have to error on the side of caution. I ate a donut on the way to a test once (without knowing I should not) and had to undergo additional testing.
Try to make your spouse understand the importance of this time and that you need support rather than arguments. Your health (mental, physical, and emotionally) is the most important thing you can do for your baby right now. Have fun and stay happy!!!
Yes yes yes most definitely! Try to calm down, de stress, take a bubble bath, do good things for yourself during your pregnancy and just as a precaution have it checked again soon (when you aren’t stressed)….
Remember that while it’s normal to fight sometimes with your partner, and stress is apart of life, try to take it as easy as possible during this period in your life. Enjoy yourself and your little one growing inside of you. They will feel mommies energy. Good luck!