Late pregnancy complications Flashcards
What is preterm labor?
Preterm labor is parturition that occurs between 20-37 weeks of gestation.
What are the categories of preterm labor?
Extremely preterm (<28 weeks), Early preterm (28-32 weeks), Late preterm (32-37 weeks).
What is the prevalence of preterm labor?
The prevalence of preterm labor is 5-18%.
What is a common risk factor for preterm labor?
Common risk factors include infection, multiple pregnancies, and history of preterm birth.
What is PROM?
PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes) is the rupture of fetal membranes before the onset of uterine contractions.
What is term PROM?
Term PROM occurs at or after 37 weeks of gestation.
What is postterm pregnancy?
Postterm pregnancy is a gestation that has completed or gone beyond 42 weeks from the LMP.
What is stillbirth?
Stillbirth is the in utero death of a fetus at 20 weeks’ gestation or later.
What is Rh alloimmunization?
Rh alloimmunization is the formation of antibodies to red blood cell surface antigens not present in the mother.
What is the primary goal of treating preterm labor?
The primary goal is to delay delivery by at least 48 hours for corticosteroid and magnesium sulfate usage.
