What Causes Preeclampsia?
10. Treatment
Where possible, the baby will be delivered to help treat preeclampsia. This is not always possible, however, depending on how far along the pregnancy is. Where delivery is not possible, medication may be used to help manage the patient’s condition. The patient will also need more regular check-ups than usual.
Medication to help keep the patient’s blood pressure down is often used. Corticosteroids are also used in the more severe cases. This will help to give a boost to the mother’s liver functions, and can also help to make the developing baby’s lungs stronger. Depending on the severity of the condition, the patient may be hospitalized so doctors can monitor them as closely as possible.
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