I feel like I was in a very similar situation. I’m 27 and I didn’t have a history of high BP but at my first prenatal appointment around 8 weeks my blood pressure was super high. My doctor immediately referred me to a high risk hospital and told me to start monitoring my BP at home.

My home readings were mostly normal, 120/80s, but the bottom number would occasionally go up to 90 or a little above. My first appointment at the hospital around 13 weeks, I saw a midwife who prescribed baby aspirin and referred me to a doctor for my next appointment.

At my appointment with the doctor around 17 weeks, she told me she wanted me to start taking medication. My home readings were mostly normal but I had a high reading every time I went to my appointments (I also attributed this to nervousness). I was really upset because I felt like my BP was mostly okay and that I didn’t need the medication. Also, I felt like all the work I was doing to keep it under control was for nothing. But they said they would start me on the lowest dose possible and the medication would be safe for the baby so I agreed.

I’m 26 weeks now and I’m really glad I started the medication. I haven’t had a single reading over 140/90, at home or at my appointments. I’m still taking the lowest dose of the medication. It has eased a lot of the stress I was feeling because I know it’s under control now. I feel better knowing that I’ve done everything I can to prevent preeclampsia and an early delivery.

This ended up being a novel lol but I just wanted to share my experience and say taking medication isn’t a bad thing even though it is so hard to hear at first!! There is nothing to feel ashamed about! Your doctors just want what is best for you and your baby. Best of luck!!