Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risk Calculator

Warning: BP ≥140/90 = **call doctor immediately**. Severe: ≥160/110.

Normal: <120/80

Elevated: 120–129/<80

Hypertension: ≥130/80 (Stage 1), ≥140/90 (Stage 2)

Preeclampsia: ≥140/90 + proteinuria or symptoms

Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risk Calculator 2025: Detect Preeclampsia & Hypertension

Blood pressure changes in pregnancy. Our calculator flags **gestational hypertension**, **preeclampsia**, and **safe ranges**.

BP Categories in Pregnancy (ACOG)

CategorySystolicDiastolicAction
Normal<120<80Monitor
Elevated120–129<80Lifestyle
Stage 1130–13980–89Monitor closely
Stage 2140–15990–109Call doctor
Severe≥160≥110Emergency

Preeclampsia Signs

  • BP ≥140/90 after 20 weeks
  • Protein in urine OR
  • Headache, vision changes, swelling, pain

BP Changes by Trimester

  • 1st: Drops slightly
  • 2nd: Lowest (~10 mmHg lower)
  • 3rd: Returns to pre-pregnancy

Risk Factors

  • First pregnancy, age >35, obesity
  • History of hypertension, diabetes
  • Multiple gestation (twins+)

When to Call Doctor

  • BP ≥140/90 on 2 readings 4h apart
  • Severe headache not relieved by Tylenol
  • Sudden swelling, vision blur

Home Monitoring Tips

  • Same time daily, seated, arm at heart level
  • Rest 5 min before measuring
  • Use validated cuff (not wrist)

Treatment

  • Mild: rest, low salt, monitor
  • Severe: meds (labetalol), hospital
  • Delivery if >37 weeks or danger

Prevention

  • Low-dose aspirin (81 mg) from 12 weeks if high risk
  • Healthy diet, exercise
  • Track with Weight Gain

FAQs

White coat hypertension? Common — home monitor.

BP drops too low? Normal in 2nd trimester.

Postpartum? Risk highest 1–2 weeks after birth.

Conclusion

Use our **2025 BP Risk Calculator** daily. **Call doctor** for any red flags.

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