OHbaby! Forums : low blood pressure/blood sugar? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 12:31:15 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:52:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26993 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Hey Emz, Nah it hasnt happened...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=704423&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#704423 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 26993
Posted: 16 June 2009 at 9:52pm

Hey Emz,

Nah it hasnt happened again thank goodness, I see my MW on Thursday so I will mention it to her. Having some jellybeans is a good idea actually, because I get hypglycemic(sp?) when I dont have enough sugar or I dont eat enough even when Im not pregnant.

My blood pressure is always perfect when i see my MW, so Im sure this was just a once off thing(I hope!).]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:52:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=704423&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#704423 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Hey Sheena, I get this (mostly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=704386&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#704386 Author: emz
Subject: 26993
Posted: 16 June 2009 at 8:42pm

Hey Sheena, I get this (mostly when not pregnant lol) and it's a combo of low blood sugars and low blood pressure for me. At last check my BP was 100/50 which is good cos last time it had started rising quite a bit.

But anyway... it's important to keep your fluids up as it can also be a sign of dehydration. I also have a wee supply of jellybeans (always have) in my car for if I start feeling funny to give me a bit of a kick.

Hope it hasn't happened again! I had it happen at work yesterday which was a bit scary cos I work in a room with noone else and I don't think I would have been found for a good hour or so if I'd have fainted ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:42:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=704386&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#704386 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Yeah that would be great, cos...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703531&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703531 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 10:14pm

Yeah that would be great, cos I cant swallow pills either I hate that I cant, so when I had to take 5 iron pills a day when pregnant with Caden that was awful as I had to crush them up and take them in yoghurt! blahh yuck!]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:14:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703531&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703531 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Honestly, I don&#039;t find them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703495&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703495 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 8:03pm

Honestly, I don't find them that bad at all.  With having been through birth, needles and epidurals - this quick injection is nothing!  It does depend how good the nurse is, or where exactly they put it in, and it may feel bruised for maybe 5 mins afterwards, but I think it's nothing really.  Think about it anyway, it's just another option.  One I've found has been great in getting my iron up without having to take pills everyday!]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:03:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703495&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703495 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Thanks Anouska My MW did tell...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703441&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703441 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 5:49pm

Thanks Anouska My MW did tell me when I was pregnant with Caden that if my iron didnt come back up enough she would send me for iron injections, but she also said that they are not very nice to have done How did you find them?
My mum said she had to have an iron injection once and that the needle was thick and huge and it hurt a lot I have wondered sometimes if it would be easier for me to just have the jab and be done with it.....]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:49:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703441&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703441 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Hey sheena, in regards to feeling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703361&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703361 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 2:48pm

Hey sheena, in regards to feeling breathless, I had this throughout my last 2 pregnancies.  But it would be wise to let you MW know, even if it doesn't happen again.

 

And with your low iron, my Dr suggested when mine was only about 8 to get iron injections.  I can't swallow pills and the liquid iron never got my stores up enough.  With iron injections, the iron goes straight into your blood system so you don't have to worry about your diet and make sure you're eating so much Vit C.  My stores have come up a great amount now, and I'm so glad as with now being pg it's very important to have good levels.  Thought I'd let you know that that may be an option for you to get your iron up, cos your stores are too low.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:48:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703361&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703361 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Thanks for that lady_aset I will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703334&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703334 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 1:14pm

Thanks for that lady_aset
I will get myself some dried apricots and almonds when I go shopping Tuesday and snakc on those. Ive got ebough spatone for 2 weeks, my nana paid for it for me, and she said she doesnt mind getitng it for me if it means it gets my iron back up. Its really important that it gets back to normal as I had a big bleed during my c section with caden and my iron levels dropped to 66 and I needed a blood transfusion, and if I end up with another c section this time(which is a 50% chance) I dont want that happening again.

Im feeling fine now, just tired, I see her on Thursday so I will mention it to her, and if it happens again before then I will call her, as it was quite scary ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:14:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703334&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703334 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Hey Sheena, I had low blood pressure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703325&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703325 Author: Mum2L
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 12:45pm

Hey Sheena,

I had low blood pressure and low blood sugar throughout my pregnancy, and it was something that I had to keep an eye on, as I had a tendency to faint or get quite dizzy.

In terms of iron supplementation, my iron levels were fine, but I took Thompsons Organic Iron tablets, as it doesn't cause constipation like the iron tablets they prescribe. The Spatone stuff is good, but is expensive. My midwife said that the iron in Spatone is more absorbed by the body than other iron tablets, but cost is a big factor in not using it. The Thompsons is the next best thing.

In terms of sugar levels, just try to snack on something every hour so your blood sugar levels do not decrease that much and to stabilise insulin levels in your body. Dried apricots are a good source of iron, or almonds which are a good source of calcium. The combination of fats and protein in almonds will help stabilise blood sugar levels.

I would call your midwife, just be safe. I had to walk a lot when I was pregnant to keep my blood pressure up, but had to stop at 35 weeks as I had my show early on and she was worried I may go into labour before my c-section.]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:45:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703325&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703325 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : Didnt want to read and run. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703324&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703324 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 12:44pm

Didnt want to read and run.

I would give your midwife a heads up, better to be safe than sorry!

Hope your feeling better now hun.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:44:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703324&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703324 <![CDATA[low blood pressure/blood sugar? : This morning I had a really scary...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703302&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703302 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 26993
Posted: 14 June 2009 at 11:46am

This morning I had a really scary episode where I couldnt breathe too well, my chest felt tight and I felt quite faint and a bit sick. My mum wanted me to call my midwife but I wanted to wait and see if I came right.
I have very low iron, my stores are below 5 but Im taking spatone iron stuff for that until I see my MW on thursday where she will give me a script for proper iron stuff.

However, I think it might have been to do with my blood pressure or blood sugar levels? I took one of those iron melts and had my iron stuff in a glass of pure oranage juice and Im coming right now...but if it comes back Im going to ring my midwife.
I still feel a bit breathless and funny, but I think thats just the stage of pregnany Im at, Im feeling very compacted these days!

Anyone else had this, and was it your blood pressure or bloos sugar levels, and do you think I should ring my midwife anyway?

Edited by Sheza]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:46:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26993&PID=703302&title=low-blood-pressure-blood-sugar#703302