L5: Prolonged Pregnancy Flashcards

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Def of Postdate Pregnancy

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Pregnancy beyond EDD but not > completed 42 weeks

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Def of Post-term Pregnancy

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GA > completed 42 weeks (> 294 days)

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3
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Def of Postmature

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Clinical syndrome that describes infant with clinical features indicating pathologically prolonged pregnancy

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4
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Incidence of Prolonged Pregnancy

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Post-term pregnancy occurs in 7% of pregnancies

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Etiology of Prolonged Pregnancy

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Etiology of Prolonged Pregnancy

  • Maternal
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  1. Miscalculation: Commonest cause.
  2. Familial & Genetic factors.
  3. Poor nutrition.
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7
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Etiology of Prolonged Pregnancy

  • Fetal & Placental
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8
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Complications of Prolonged Pregnancy

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9
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Dx of Prolonged Pregnancy

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10
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Dx of Prolonged Pregnancy

  • during Pregnancy
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Dx of Prolonged Pregnancy

  • After Delivery
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12
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Managment of Prolonged Pregnancy

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Managment of Prolonged Pregnancy

  • Expectant Treatment
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  • Wait for spontaneous onset of labor (occurs in 60% at 40-41 weeks & in 80% by 43 weeks)
  • Careful observation of fetal wellbeing (perform NST, CST & BPP twice weekly while waiting for spontaneous onset of labor).
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14
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Managment of Prolonged Pregnancy

  • Active Managment (TOP)
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15
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Active TOP in Prolonged Pregnancy

  • Indication
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1) Pregnancy > 42 weeks.

2) Fetus is at risk (evidence of placental insufficiency by NST, CST & BPP).

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16
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Active TOP in Prolonged Pregnancy

  • Methods
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17
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Active TOP in Prolonged Pregnancy

  • Vaginal
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18
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Active TOP in Prolonged Pregnancy

  • CS
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If there is fetal distress, failed induction, other indication for CS.

19
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Neonatal Care in Prolonged Pregnancy

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Examination for congenital anomalies & treatment of complications

20
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Def of Post-Maturity Syndrome

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Postterm fetus with evidence of placental insufficiency

21
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Incidence of Post-Maturity Syndrome

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  • 10% in pregnancies at 41-43 weeks
  • 33% of pregnancies at 44 weeks.
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Etiology of Post-Maturity Syndrome

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Fetus outgrows its placental supply &/or placental functions deteriorate (placental aging)

23
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Dx of Post-Maturity Syndrome

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24
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Dx of Post-Maturity Syndrome

  • During Pregnancy
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25
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Dx of Post-Maturity Syndrome

  • After Delivery
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