A 30-year-old G1P0 at 38 weeks with gestational hypertension (BP 148/94) without severe features. Platelets and LFTs normal, normal fetal testing. Rec...

Question

A 30-year-old G1P0 at 38 weeks with gestational hypertension (BP 148/94) without severe features. Platelets and LFTs normal, normal fetal testing. Recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Delivery now (>=37 weeks)

Answer

Expectant management until 40 weeks

Answer

Start labetalol and continue pregnancy until 39+6

Answer

Magnesium sulfate only; deliver at 41 weeks

Answer

Outpatient bed rest

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Gestational Hypertension

A 30-year-old G1P0 at 38 weeks with gestational hypertension (BP 148/94) without severe features. Platelets and LFTs normal, normal fetal testing. Recommended management?