Severe preeclampsia remote from term: Labor induction or elective cesarean delivery?

Abstract

(1) Labor induction should be considered a reasonable option for patients with severe preeclampsia at </=34 weeks' gestation because 48% of patients given the chance were successfully delivered vaginally. (2) The Bishop score on admission is the best predictor of success, although the chance of successful labor induction increases with advancing gestational age.