Notes in OG5.2 Induction of Labour and Post-term Pregnancy

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Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Induction of Labour}}: The interruption of a pregnancy in order to stimulate labour via initiation of uterine contractions prior to their s…
Published	10/04/2024	Contraindications to induction of labour:- {{c1::Malpresentation }}- {{c1::Unstable lie }}- {{c1::Cephalopelvic dispropo…
Published	10/04/2024	Bishop score ≥ 6 indicates a {{c1::favourable::favourable/unfavourable}} cervix for induction
Published	10/04/2024	The method of induction used for Bishop score ≥ 6 is {{c1::artificial rupture of membranes ± oxytocin }}
Published	10/04/2024	The method of induction used for Bishop score < 6 is {{c1::cervical ripening via prostaglandins}}
Published	10/04/2024	Intravaginal prostaglandins are given via {{c1::Prostin gels}} or {{c1::pessary/tampon (Propess)}}
Published	10/04/2024	Without oxytocin, labour will begin within 24h in the majority of women that have had {{c1::artificial rupture of membranes}}
Published	10/04/2024	It is important to note the {{c1::volume and colour of amniotic fluid}} after artificial rupture of membranes
Published	10/04/2024	Post-term pregnancy has an ↑ risk of:{{c1::fetal death}}{{c1::intrapartum hypoxia}}{{c1::macrosomia}}{{c1::meconium aspiration}}{{c1::oligohydram…
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Induction of labour}} between 41 and 42 weeks is standard practice to reduce risks associated with post-dates pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Maternal indications for induction of labor{{c1::deteriorating maternal condition}}{{c1::preeclampsia}}{{c1::gestational DM}}{{c1::APH}}{{c1::post-ter…
Published	10/04/2024	Fetal indications for induction of labor{{c1::fetal growth restriction}}{{c1::twins }}{{c1::large for gestational age}}{{c1::suspected choramnion…
Published	10/04/2024	Prostin gelspatient has to lie down for {{c1::1}} hour following insertion, CTG tooafter {{c1::6}} hours, cervix reasessed{{c1::can::can or cannot}} b…
Published	10/04/2024	Propesscan be in situ for up to {{c1::24}} hoursCTG tooafter {{c1::6}} hours, cervix reasessed{{c1::can::can or cannot}} be removed
Published	10/04/2024	Balloon catheter induction{{c1::catheter through cervix and balloon inflated with normal saline::description of procedure}}then patient {{c1::mobilize…
Published	10/04/2024	membrane stretch and sweepdigital vaginal exam with {{c1::cyclical 360˚ sweep to separate membranes form the cervix::description}}leads to release of …
Published	10/04/2024	uterine hyperstimulation = > {{c1::5}} contractions in {{c1::10}} minutes over a period of {{c1::20}} minutes or a contraction lasting ≥ {{c1::2 mi…
Published	10/04/2024	Post term pregnancy occurs in {{c1::10}}% of pregnancies
Published	10/04/2024	Management for post-term pregnancyoffer {{c1::sweep}} from 39 weeksinduction of labor from {{c1::40-41::range}} weeksconservative management (declined…
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