Hi Sarah,

The Joint National Committee defines four blood pressure categories.

Very High Range - Stage 2 Hypertension

Systolic (top) blood pressure 160 mm Hg or high

Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 100 mm Hg or higher

            If in this range you have hypertension (high blood pressure).

High Range - Stage 1 Hypertension

Systolic (top) blood pressure 140 - 159 mm Hg

Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 90 - 99 mm Hg

If in this range you have hypertension (high blood pressure).

Caution Range - Prehypertension

Systolic (top) blood pressure 120 - 139 mm Hg

Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 80 - 89 mm Hg

            Take action!

Normal Range - Normal

Systolic (top) blood pressure below 120 mm Hg

Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure below 80 mm Hg

            Perfect!

A blood pressure of 190/100 within the very high - stage 2 hypertension range. I recommend working with your doctor to lower your blood pressure. Here is a link to information:

How to Lower Blood Pressure

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Definitely discuss your plans to become pregnant with your doctor before conceiving to ensure you have a treatment plan in place (if necessary) to ensure a healthy pregnancy for yourself and your child. Good luck!

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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