high blood pressure & aqua jogging
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Topic: high blood pressure & aqua jogging
Posted By: AuntieSarah
Subject: high blood pressure & aqua jogging
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 8:06pm
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Last week when I saw my midwife my blood pressure was higher than she liked (outside my normal range apparently), combined with swelling (feet/hands) and headache/nausea she wasn't very happy and was making noises about having me into hospital for monitoring. Decided on consultation with the ob at the hospital that they wouldn't bring me in but I need to keep a close eye on myself and let her know asap if anything gets worse. I see her next on Tuesday.
ANYWAY my question is (and I don't want to ring my midwife just to ask her this) - I've been aqua jogging twice a week until now - is it still ok to keep going? I'm pretty sure it won't have any negative effect on my blood pressure or swelling or anything (might even make it better!) but thought I'd check on here and some wonderful person is bound to know! Thanks! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 8:18pm
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Did she tell you to rest? Given your so close now and how quickly you can develop pre-eclampsia I just dont think I would be risking it hun.
But I am sure one of the wise ones who have actually been there will be more insightful.... Hope everything stays fine. -------------   
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Posted By: TysMummy
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 10:19am
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aqua jogging wont really do much..............its low impact...........just take it easy and if you start feeling out of breath then slow down............ ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 10:28am
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having been i your position I wouldnt... I'm pretty sure mw would say no go as well..but I'm not an expert:) ! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 11:26am
Ah maybe I'll flag then. I was thinking I'd definitely want to if it was another day like yesterday (37 degrees!!) but it's much cooler today so I can handle just lying on the couch all afternoon instead 
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