Editing Pregnancy (section)

=== Blood Pressure ===

Julie also monitored for high-blood pressure because of the gestational diabetes. She measures her blood pressure every morning and evening. We looked at a few devices and finally settled on the [https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Pressure-Bluetooth-Storesup-Readings/dp/B07RX8WQ4K Omron Platinum]. We used standard Energizer batteries in it but they don't last that long, so she always uses it plugged into AC power. Apart from that, the device is fairly compact and measures quite well.

[https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/preeclampsia-and-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy ACOG's guidelines] say that you should worry if systolic pressure is > 120 mm Hg or diastolic pressure is > 80 mm Hg, but it's a huge problem if it's systolic > 140 mm Hg or diastolic > 90 mm Hg.

I measured mine and my blood pressure is 117/73 with a pulse of 50 beats/min. This roughly matches what I get in doctors' clinics.