Q: I was diagnosed with high blood pressure after the birth of my third child who is now 6 yrs.old. Is it possible to stop taking blood pressure medication once your pressure is regulated?
A: Hypertension that starts with pregnancy doesn’t always go away after the child is born. You need to discuss with your doctor if attempting to taper your medication would be appropriate. Maintaining a normal weight and having a healthy lifestyle will help. Even if you are able to stop medicine now, keep in mind that pregnancy related hypertension is a risk factor for increased blood pressure later in life.
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I also had post-partum hypertension which hasn’t gone away. It’s interesting to know that it doesn’t always go away. I’m currently using ReSPERATE and medication to control it, praying it stays under control.