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Chronic hypertension: Uncomplicated, controlled, not requiring medications 38w0d -

39w6d




Chronic hypertension: isolated, uncomplicated and controlled on medications 37w0d -

39w6d




Chronic hypertension: Difficult to control 36w0d - 37w6d




Gestational hypertension without severe blood pressures 37w0d




Gestational hypertension with severe-range blood pressures 34w0d




Preeclampsia without severe features 37w0d




Preeclampsia with severe features: stable maternal and fetal conditions 34w0d

, Preeclampsia with severe features: Unstable or complicated (Includes HELLP) Soon after

maternal stabilization




Preeclampsia with severe features: Before viability Soon after maternal stabilization




Pre-gestational diabetes: Well controlled 39w0d - 39w6d




Pre-gestational diabetes with vascular complications, poor glucose control, or prior stillbirth.

36w0d - 38w6d




Gestational diabetes: Well controlled with diet and exercise 39w0d -40w6d




Gestational diabetes: Well controlled on medications 39w0d - 39w6d




Gestational diabetes: Poorly controlled Individualized