What is the treatment for preeclampsia?
Treatment for preeclampsia depends on the severity of your case and how far along you are in your pregnancy. If you have mild preeclampsia near your due date, and your cervix has begun to thin and dilate, your doctor will probably want to induce labor. This would prevent any complications that could develop if the preeclampsia were to worsen during your pregnancy. If your cervix isn’t ready for induction, the doctor can monitor you and your baby closely until the time is right or labor begins on its own. Women who develop mild preeclampsia near their due date can expect to have a healthy baby. If you develop preeclampsia prior to your 37th week, your doctor will probably recommend bed rest, and sometimes blood pressure medication, until your blood pressure stabilizes or you give birth. Occasionally, a woman’s blood pressure continues to rise despite treatment, and labor must be induced to prevent health problems for mother and baby.
