Historically, there has been a relative lack of consideration to the complications of premature delivery at greater than 34 weeks gestation, with the belief that 34 weeks is a surrogate marker for fetal maturity. Recent evidence suggests that infants born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation are, in fact, physiologically immature compared to term infants. Furthermore, given the potential for preeclampsia to disrupt mechanisms regulating fetal growth and development, a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disorder may allow us to develop strategies to prevent morbidities from fetal through adult life. Because of the high variability of each case, a general recommendation for the optimal timing of delivery is not possible. However, based on the review of data, we believe that a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach between the fields of maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology is necessary to weigh the maternal and fetal risks of prolonging the pregnancy versus the potential benefits of further fetal maturation across most gestational ages.