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Method of Delivery
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Vaginal delivery considered unless c-section reqd for usual obstetric indications
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Cervical ripening if vaginal delivery planned & cervix unfavourable
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If gestational age not near term + fetal compromise: may benefit from emergency c-section
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Continue anti-HTN Rx throughout L&D to keep SBP <160 mmHg & DBP<110 mmHg
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Active mgt of 3rd stage w/ oxytocin
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Do not use ergometrine if HDP
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Adapted from SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline. Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of the Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Executive Summary. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2014;36(5):416–438
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