Delivery or expectant management for prevention of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: an individual participant data meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: In women with hypertension in pregnancy, immediate delivery reduces the risk of maternal complications, while the effect on the neonate depends on gestational age. Specifically women with an a priori higher risk of progression to HELLP, such as those already presenting with preeclampsia instead of gestational hypertension, were shown to benefit from earlier delivery. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 29, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Bernardes TP, Zwertbroek EF, Broekhuijsen K, Koopmans C, Boers K, Owens M, Thornton J, van Pampus M, Scherjon S, Wallace K, Langenveld J, van den Berg PP, Franssen M, Mol BW, Groen H Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research