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Re: fast pulse rate, but low BP?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 May 2000 13:53:45 -0500 (CDT)

At Mon, 1 May 2000, Heather wrote: >
>Just had my BP taken it was 122/54. I usually have
>low to normal BP even when not pregnant. But my pulse
>rate was a bit fast it was 101, then just a few minutes
>ago I checked my pulse after resting and it was 94.
>
>Baby's HR has been about 155, last visit it was 163.
>I know this varies. My question is can my pulse
>rate being fast effect the baby? What can cause a
>fast pulse besides exercise and stress?

Heather It is normal to have BP and Pulse fluctuations in pregnancy. Usually in the second trimester, we see BP drop and Pulse increase due to blood volume changes. Your Pulse should not really affect the baby's unless we are talking a very abnormal pulse. Good Luck 

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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