Preeclampsia
Surgery
There is no surgical treatment for preeclampsia.
A Reference cesarean section Opens New Window delivery is used when:
- A rapid delivery is medically needed for the mother's or baby's well-being or survival.
- Induction of labor has not been successful, usually after 24 hours.
- There are medical reasons, such as Reference placenta previa Opens New Window, that make vaginal delivery dangerous.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference November 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine |
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