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Re: fast pulse rate, but low BP?

From: Heather (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 May 2000 14:00:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 1 May 2000, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: >
>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
>
>--
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>
>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>
>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>of a physician-patient relationship.
>

Thanks for the VERY quick reply. I appreciate the info and feel much more at ease. I will of course contact my OB if I have any other questions or problems. Thanks again.

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