Questions in The Maternal and Child Health Forum are being answered by medical professionals from Henry Ford Health System , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Blood pressure has a wide range of normal. We are more concerned with elevations of blood pressure than with low numbers. As long as you are feeling healthy, this blood pressure is normal for you.
Blood pressure does fall during the middle of pregnancy in most women.
Blood pressure will be misleading if the size of the blood pressure cuff does not match the size of your arm. Blood pressure varies with position. These are all reasons a blood pressure may seem different from prior recordings. This material is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a formal medical evaluation. If you have specific questions, Please contact your primary physician.