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I delivered a baby two months back. Because of slightly elevated bp i am on telma 20. Also wanted to start magnesium which is breastfeeding safe. Pls suggest.
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Monitor your bp
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Please get your bp checked regularly
We can titrate and wean off from your meds accordingly
Most cases of hypertension in pregnancy will settle by 6weeks postpartum.
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Gestational hypertension settles in most of the cases in 6 weeks, soo we might need to titrate telma.
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Need for magnesium supplements can be decided accordingly.
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Why do u want to start magnesium?
Check ur bp and decide if telma is needed or not.
Gestation hypertension will settle post 6 weeks of delivery.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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Bangalore
only if necessary you can take magnesium..the bp medications go for safer alternative
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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Consult please.
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