A 34-year-old pregnant woman at 36 weeks with pre-eclampsia without severe features asks about mode of delivery. BP is controlled on labetalol, and fo...

Question

A 34-year-old pregnant woman at 36 weeks with pre-eclampsia without severe features asks about mode of delivery. BP is controlled on labetalol, and foetus is reassuring. According to SOGC guidelines, what is generally recommended?

Accepted Answer

Induction of labour with goal of vaginal delivery if obstetrically appropriate

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Routine Caesarean section for all pre-eclampsia

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Expectant management until 41 weeks

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Elective Caesarean section at 37 weeks regardless of cervix

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No plan required; allow spontaneous labour beyond term

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia near term

A 34-year-old pregnant woman at 36 weeks with pre-eclampsia without severe features asks about mode of delivery. BP is controlled on labetalol, and foetus is reassuring. According to SOGC guidelines, what is generally recommended?