{"product_id":"omron-evolv-wireless-upper-arm-blood-pressure-monitor","title":"Omron Evolv Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor | BP7000","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmron Evolv wireless upper arm blood pressure monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e (model BP7000) is a one-piece home cuff. The monitor sits on the cuff itself, so there are no tubes or wires: you wrap it around your upper arm, press start, and read the numbers on the cuff. It fits arms 9 to 17 inches around, stores your last 100 readings, and sends each one by Bluetooth to the free OMRON connect app, where you can keep a log to share with your provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it worth a place on this site is that it's a \u003cstrong\u003evalidated blood pressure monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e for pregnancy specifically. Plenty of home monitors have never been checked against a medical-grade reference, and pregnancy changes how blood vessels behave, which can throw some monitors off. In a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6124447\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 validation study\u003c\/a\u003e, the Evolv was tested in 45 pregnant women in the second and third trimester: 15 with preeclampsia, 15 with gestational hypertension and 15 with normal blood pressure. It met the Universal Standard Protocol in every group, with top A grades for both numbers. It's also on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stridebp.org\/pregnancy-pdf\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTRIDE BP's list of devices validated for pregnancy\u003c\/a\u003e, the independent list experts point to when you're choosing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why it's the monitor we picked for Mindy's guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/pregnancy-advice\/understanding-preeclampsia-a-guide-for-expecting-and-new-mothers\"\u003epreeclampsia symptoms\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're searching for the best blood pressure monitor for pregnancy, start with one that's been tested in pregnant women. This is one of the few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pregnancy study was small, and Omron supported it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Omron provided the devices and helped fund the research, and the study tested the European version of the Evolv (HEM-7600T-E). A small, manufacturer-supported study is common for device validation, but it's worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a one-person monitor.\u003c\/strong\u003e There's no guest mode or second user, so if your partner uses it too, their readings land in the same memory. The monitor itself shows readings without a date or time. Use the app, or write your readings down, if you need a log for your provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your arm size.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cuff fits 9 to 17 inches. If your upper arm is bigger than that, a cuff that's too small reads high, so ask your provider about a monitor with an extra-large cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries only.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs on 4 AAA batteries, which come in the box, and it can't use a plug-in adapter. Keep spares if you'll be checking every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy women love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValidated in pregnancy and preeclampsia:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the few home monitors tested in pregnant women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece design:\u003c\/strong\u003e no tubes to fiddle with, quick to put on with one hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper arm cuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e the type the American Heart Association recommends over wrist or finger monitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless app log:\u003c\/strong\u003e sends readings to the OMRON connect app, with Apple Health and Google Fit support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks without a phone:\u003c\/strong\u003e stores 100 readings on the monitor itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrregular heartbeat indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e flags an irregular rhythm during a reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e and HSA\/FSA eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen whose provider has asked them to \u003cstrong\u003echeck blood pressure at home\u003c\/strong\u003e during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone at \u003cstrong\u003ehigher risk of preeclampsia\u003c\/strong\u003e, or with chronic or gestational hypertension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eweeks after birth\u003c\/strong\u003e, when postpartum preeclampsia can start after you're home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a \u003cstrong\u003ewireless blood pressure monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps a log for their provider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for arms over 17 inches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask about an extra-large cuff instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal for sharing.\u003c\/strong\u003e One user only, so two people's readings mix together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMindy's guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/pregnancy-advice\/understanding-preeclampsia-a-guide-for-expecting-and-new-mothers\"\u003epreeclampsia symptoms during pregnancy and after birth\u003c\/a\u003e covers the warning signs, the blood pressure numbers that matter and how preeclampsia is treated. It also explains \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/pregnancy-advice\/understanding-preeclampsia-a-guide-for-expecting-and-new-mothers#postpartum\"\u003epostpartum preeclampsia\u003c\/a\u003e, which can start days or weeks after you're home. For the bigger picture of what each appointment checks, read her guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/pregnancy-advice\/healthy-journey-expect-prenatal-care\"\u003ewhat to expect from prenatal care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monitor sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/collections\/pregnancy-essentials\"\u003epregnancy essentials\u003c\/a\u003e collection, curated by Mindy Motta, FNP-C. It's also in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/collections\/postpartum-essentials\"\u003epostpartum essentials\u003c\/a\u003e, because the first weeks after birth are when a home cuff can matter most. For the first months of recovery, Mindy's guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/postpartum-advice\/new-mom-s-guide-to-postpartum-recovery-and-comfort\"\u003epostpartum recovery and comfort\u003c\/a\u003e covers the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA note from Mindy on checking your blood pressure at home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA home blood pressure cuff is one of the most useful things a woman at risk of preeclampsia can own. Preeclampsia often has no symptoms at first, and blood pressure can climb in the weeks between appointments. A cuff at home catches that rise early. But a number only helps if it's accurate and you know what to do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it the same way every time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Skip caffeine and exercise for 30 minutes first, and empty your bladder. Sit for five minutes with your back supported, feet flat and legs uncrossed, and rest your arm on a table at heart level. Put the cuff on your bare upper arm, just above the bend of your elbow. Take two readings a minute apart and write both down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow your numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In pregnancy, 140\/90 or higher is high, and either number counts on its own. If it's new, call your provider the same day. A reading of 160\/110 or higher is in the severe range: recheck in a few minutes, and if it's still that high, go in now. If your provider gives you different numbers, use theirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrust your symptoms over the screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A headache that won't go away, spots or blurry vision, pain under your right ribs, or trouble breathing all mean call, even if your reading looks fine. And bring your cuff to one prenatal visit so we can compare it with the office reading. Preeclampsia can also start after your baby is born, so if you had high blood pressure in pregnancy, ask before you leave the hospital whether to keep checking at home, and for how long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMindy Motta, FNP-C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Omron Evolv a validated blood pressure monitor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, including in pregnancy and preeclampsia, which most home monitors haven't been tested for. A 2018 study of 45 women in the second and third trimester found it met the Universal Standard Protocol with A grades for both numbers, including in women with preeclampsia. It's on STRIDE BP's list of devices validated for pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate is the Omron blood pressure monitor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the pregnancy validation study, the Evolv's readings were on average within 1 mmHg of a trained observer's for both the top and bottom numbers. Accuracy at home also depends on how you measure: rest first, sit properly and use a cuff that fits your arm. Bring it to a visit once and compare it with your provider's reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best blood pressure monitor for pregnancy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best one is an upper arm monitor that's been validated in pregnant women, with a cuff that fits your arm. Many home monitors haven't been tested in pregnancy, so check STRIDE BP's pregnancy list before you buy. The Omron Evolv is on it and fits arms 9 to 17 inches around. Wrist and finger monitors aren't recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat blood pressure is too high when pregnant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reading of 140\/90 or higher is high in pregnancy, and either number counts on its own. If it's new, call your provider the same day. A reading of 160\/110 or higher is in the severe range: recheck after a few minutes, and if it's still that high, get care right away. If your provider has given you different numbers, follow theirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use the Omron Evolv blood pressure monitor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSit and rest for five minutes with your back supported and feet flat. Wrap the cuff around your bare upper arm, just above the elbow, following the arm diagram in the quick start guide, with your arm resting at heart level. Press start and stay still and quiet until it finishes. Take a second reading a minute later and log both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I check my blood pressure at home after giving birth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you had high blood pressure or preeclampsia in pregnancy, your provider may want you to. Postpartum preeclampsia usually starts within 48 hours of birth but can appear six weeks or more later, often once you're home. Ask before you leave the hospital whether to check at home, how often and which numbers mean call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Omron Evolv work without a phone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It measures and shows your reading on the cuff and stores the last 100 readings without any app. The free OMRON connect app adds dates, times and a longer log you can share with your provider. Readings stored on the monitor itself don't show a date or time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat arm size does the Omron Evolv fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper arms 9 to 17 inches around, measured at the middle of your upper arm. A cuff that's too small can read falsely high, so if your arm is bigger than 17 inches, ask your provider about a monitor with an extra-large cuff rather than squeezing into this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50559300075658,"sku":"B01MRL790Q","price":64.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1625\/2042\/files\/71VEI1vGA2L.jpg?v=1792862325","url":"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/omron-evolv-wireless-upper-arm-blood-pressure-monitor","provider":"Awaiting the Stork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}