If an early diagnosis is made, your doctor will need to properly monitor your blood pressure as well as other vitals to ensure there is nothing of immediate concern. You will likely need to remain on bed rest during this time. However, with severe cases of preeclampsia, you will need to be in the hospital instead so that the doctor and hospital staff can regularly monitor you and your child. They may also prescribe you antihypertensive medications to lower blood pressure, corticosteroids to encourage healthy lung development of your baby, and anticonvulsant drugs to prevent seizures.