Fetal indications

Severe intrauterine growth restriction

Nonreassuring fetal surveillance

Oligohydramnios

Maternal indications

Gestational age of 38 weeks or greater*

Platelet count below 100 × 103 per mm3 (100 × 109 per L)

Progressive deterioration of hepatic function

Progressive deterioration of renal function

Suspected placental abruption

Persistent severe headache or visual changes

Persistent severe epigastric pain, nausea, or vomiting

Eclampsia