Drugs are not usually ordered. In moderate cases of PIH that are not responding to the above minimal treatment, the woman will be hospitalized for closed monitoring of blood pressure and fluid retention. These need to be reported right away as they mean that the blood pressure is rising to dangerous levels. If the situation remains unchecked it could lead to seizures, coma and then death. Seizures is the defining line between pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
Seizures can happen before, during, or after birth.
The only cure is delivery of the baby. Birth may be induced or by cesaerean section. After delivery, mom's blood pressure can be treated with medications. It may take up to 2 weeks to return to normal. Breastfeeding should still be possible.