Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Question 1

What is the management of preterm labour?
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2)
3)

Answer 1

1) Glucocorticoids - to mature lungs if <34 weeks; magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection if <32 weeks
2) Tocolytics - to keep baby in utero to allow for lung maturation if <34 weeks
3) IV Pen G - to give if GBS is positive or unknown, regardless of gestational age