What is accurately stated regarding the management of gestational hypertension?

Delivery is recommended at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation for management of gestational hypertension because, at this stage of pregnancy, the risks associated with prolonged hypertension can outweigh the risks of delivering the baby. Gestational hypertension can lead to complications for both the mother and the fetus, including progression to preeclampsia or other serious conditions. The 37-week mark represents a point at which fetal maturity is generally considered sufficient, and the potential benefits of delivery can help mitigate serious risks associated with high blood pressure conditions during pregnancy. Therefore, managing the condition may involve timing the delivery to optimize the health outcomes for both the mother and the baby.

This approach allows healthcare providers to balance the need to protect the mother from complications of uncontrolled hypertension with ensuring that the fetus has developed adequately to thrive outside the womb.