With increasing blood pressure, they get concerned about the development of pre-eclampsia (bp alone is NOT the only factor- so don't panic). Especially if this high bp is new to pregnancy. Here's what worked for me: 1) Eat lots of nutritious foods. When I'm pg I crave lots of foods that are bad for me, so I let myself eat those, but I make sure to eat lots of nutritious foods on top of it (which means I tend to gain a bit more weight). Vitamins/nutrients from food are MUCH better than from the prenatal vitamin. So eat lots of fruits and veggies. 2) Watch your salt. You don't have to eliminate it, just make sure you are staying in the lower range of normal amounts. 3) Exercise, exercise. If you are stressed, this will help relieve that. But also, exercise will help your cardiovascular system become stronger, which will decrease your bp. 3) Drink tons of water- I drink between 80-100oz, even though I HATE water. The more water in your system, the easier the blood flows through your system, which will decrease the bp. If you notice you are swelling more than a little (which is normal, but excessive swelling increases your bp), drinking lots of water will help, as will swimming or taking a bath. 4) Learn how to meditate or do a relaxation exercise and do this several times a day- it will help your system tune down a little. Hope that helps. Take it from me- it's worth it to try and get that bp under control now to prevent bigger problems in the future. But don't worry- you can do it
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