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#* ''Do a membrane sweep''. During this procedure the doctor uses a finger to separate the amniotic sac from the cervix. It will stimulate your body to release hormones which may start labor. It may be a little uncomfortable or cause some bleeding.
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#* ''Do a membrane sweep''. During this procedure the doctor uses a finger to separate the amniotic sac from the cervix. It will stimulate your body to release hormones which may start labor. It may be a little uncomfortable or cause some bleeding.
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#* ''Insert a medication into your vagina''. This may be in the form of a tablet or gel. This will help your cervix to soften. It may take up to 24 hours for labor to start. If this does not work you may be given another dose or an intravenous hormone drip.
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#* ''Insert a medication into your vagina''. This may be in the form of a tablet or gel. This will help your cervix to soften. It may take up to 24 hours for labor to start. If this does not work you may be given another dose or an intravenous hormone drip.
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#*''Administer anticonvulsant medications during labor if necessary''. For example, if you have severe preeclampsia, then you may receive magnesium sulfate during labor to help prevent seizures.<ref>https://ift.tt/37LRooB> However, magnesium sulfate is not necessary if your preeclampsia is mild.
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#*''Administer anticonvulsant medications during labor if necessary''. For example, if you have severe preeclampsia, then you may receive magnesium sulfate during labor to help [[Prevent Seizures|prevent seizures]].<ref>https://ift.tt/37LRooB> However, magnesium sulfate is not necessary if your preeclampsia is mild.
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#Have a Cesarean delivery if necessary. If your symptoms are very severe, it may be necessary for you to have an emergency C-section (Cesarean delivery). This procedure requires that the doctor make an incision through your abdomen wall and into the uterus so that they baby can be removed from the uterus without being delivered vaginally.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia/basics/treatment/con-20031644</ref>[[Image:Deal With Pre Eclampsia Step 12.jpg|center]]
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#Have a Cesarean delivery if necessary. If your symptoms are very severe, it may be necessary for you to have an emergency C-section (Cesarean delivery). This procedure requires that the doctor make an incision through your abdomen wall and into the uterus so that they baby can be removed from the uterus without being delivered vaginally.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia/basics/treatment/con-20031644</ref>[[Image:Deal With Pre Eclampsia Step 12.jpg|center]]
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#* This would be done if it is too dangerous for you or the baby to continue the pregnancy.
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#* This would be done if it is too dangerous for you or the baby to continue the pregnancy.
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