A 34-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks' gestation attends for a routine check. Her fetus is in a cephalic presentation. She has mild pre-eclampsia b...

Question

A 34-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks' gestation attends for a routine check. Her fetus is in a cephalic presentation. She has mild pre-eclampsia but stable blood pressure on labetalol. What is the recommended management regarding delivery timing?

Accepted Answer

Await spontaneous labour unless severe features develop

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Elective caesarean section at 38 weeks

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Immediate induction of labour at 37 weeks due to pre-eclampsia

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Prolong pregnancy to 40+ weeks unless complications arise

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Caesarean section at 37 weeks if blood pressure is stable

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Mild pre-eclampsia

A 34-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks' gestation attends for a routine check. Her fetus is in a cephalic presentation. She has mild pre-eclampsia but stable blood pressure on labetalol. What is the recommended management regarding delivery timing?