title: Pre-eclampsia. IV: The midwife's role after diagnosis.
abstract: Once a woman with pre-eclampsia has been referred for obstetric care, the midwife's role is to: Provide continuity of midwifery care. Advise the woman and her partner on what to expect, without frightening them. Interpret the doctor's information where necessary. Arrange a visit to the special care baby unit if appropriate. Monitor both the woman and the fetus and act on any signs that show a deterioration in their condition.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009721:Nurse Midwives; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing*; D011247:Pregnancy