AI suggests delivering of the baby is best, why?
Severe pre-eclampsia is treated with the delivery of the baby, though the timing depends on the severity and gestational age.While waiting for delivery, treatment includesmanaging blood pressure with antihypertensive medications, using magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures, and giving corticosteroids to help the baby's lungs mature if preterm.
Medications
Antihypertensives:
Medications like nifedipine, labetalol, or hydralazine are used to lower dangerously high blood pressure.
Magnesium sulfate:
Given intravenously to prevent seizures (eclampsia) and can also help slow preterm labor.
Corticosteroids:
May be administered if the baby is premature to help with the development of the baby's lungs.
Delivery
Delivery of the baby and placenta is the ultimate cure because pre-eclampsia is caused by placental dysfunction.
The decision to deliver is based on the severity of the condition and the gestational age of the fetus.
If symptoms are severe or worsen, immediate delivery may be necessary even if the baby is not full-term.
Other management
Hospitalization:Patients with severe pre-eclampsia are often hospitalized for the rest of their pregnancy for close monitoring.
Modified bed rest:May be recommended to reduce physical strain.
Continuous monitoring:The fetus's heart rate should be continuously monitored, and blood pressure must be closely watched.
