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Pre-eclampsia Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
To support overall maternal health, monitor for early signs, and reduce potential risk factors during pregnancy.
- Attending all scheduled antenatal appointments for regular blood pressure and urine checks.
- Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and moderate exercise, as advised by your healthcare provider.
- Following medical recommendations regarding rest and activity levels to support overall health.
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Medicinal Treatment
To control blood pressure, prevent serious complications, and safely prolong the pregnancy when possible.
- Antihypertensive medications to effectively lower blood pressure and mitigate the risk of stroke.
- Low-dose aspirin, prescribed daily from 12 weeks of pregnancy, for individuals identified as high-risk.
- Calcium supplements, if dietary intake is insufficient, to support maternal health.
- Magnesium sulfate administered via injection or drip to prevent seizures (eclampsia) in severe cases.
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Delivery and Post-delivery Care
To safely deliver the baby, which is the definitive treatment for pre-eclampsia, and manage maternal recovery.
- Induction of labor to initiate delivery when it is safer for the baby to be born early, often before 37 weeks.
- Caesarean section (C-section) for immediate delivery in cases of severe pre-eclampsia or other complications.
- Close hospital monitoring after birth, with continued medication and blood pressure checks until symptoms resolve.
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