Pre-eclampsia Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 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.

ConsultMidwifeObstetricianDietitian

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.

ConsultObstetricianMaternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

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.

ConsultObstetricianAnesthesiologistNeonatologist

Surgical Options

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Cesarean section

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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.

ConsultMidwifeObstetricianDietitian

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.

ConsultObstetricianMaternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

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.

ConsultObstetricianAnesthesiologistNeonatologist

Pre-eclampsia Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Delivery and Post-delivery Care

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease

Pre-eclampsia Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Delivery and Post-delivery Care

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease