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If blood pressure in severe preecl. goes down with medication does the protocol for delivery at 34-36 weeks no longer apply? does mild category apply?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Depends: Most doctors will deliver mild preeclampsia at 37 weeks. http://www.uptodate.com/contents/preeclampsia-beyond-the-basics?source=outline_link&view=text&anchor=H13#H13.

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

If blood pressure in severe preecl. goes down with medication does the protocol for delivery at 34-36 weeks no longer apply? does mild category apply?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

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