[2010, amended 2019] 1.5.9 Discuss with the anaesthetic team if birth is planned in a woman with 1.5.10 Discuss with the neonatal team if birth is planned in a woman with pre- eclampsia, and neonatal complications are anticipated. [2010, amended 1.5.11 Offer intravenous magnesium sulfate and a course of antenatal corticosteroids if indicated, if early birth is planned for women with preterm pre-eclampsia, in line with the NICE guideline on preterm labour and birth. [2010, amended 2019] 1.5.12 Decide on timing of birth in women with pre-eclampsia as recommended Table 3 Timing of birth in women with pre-eclampsia Weeks of pregnancy Timing of birth Before Continue surveillance unless there are indications (see recommendation 1.5.7) for planned early birth. Offer intravenous magnesium sulfate and a course of antenatal corticosteroids in line with the NICE guideline on preterm labour and birth. weeks Continue surveillance unless there are indications (see recommendation 1.5.7) for planned early birth. When considering the option of planned early birth, take into account the woman's and baby's condition, risk factors (such as maternal comorbidities, multi-fetal pregnancy) and availability of neonatal unit beds. Consider a course of antenatal corticosteroids in line with the NICE guideline on preterm labour and birth. onwards Initiate birth within 24 48 hours. To find out why the committee made the 2019 recommendations on the monitoring and treatment of pre-eclampsia and timing of birth and how they might affect practice, see rationale and impact. 