How safely can post-term pregnancies with uncertain gestational age be followed up using amniotic fluid index measurements?

How safely can post-term pregnancies with uncertain gestational age be followed up using amniotic fluid index measurements?

Objective. To review whether 2 weeks' follow-up is safe for women at 42 weeks with an uncertain gestational age (GA) and amniotic fluid index (AFI) of ≥ 10 cm, as well as reassuring cardiotocography (CTG). Methods. A retrospective descriptive study of women with an uncertain GA of 42 weeks was...

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Veröffentlicht in:South African journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (1999) 2014-10, Vol.20 (3), p.80
Hauptverfasser: Mohamed, A.M, Theron, G.B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Amniotic fluid
Care and treatment
Health aspects
Methods
Patient monitoring
Physiological aspects
Pregnancy, Protracted
Pregnant women
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Zusammenfassung:Objective. To review whether 2 weeks' follow-up is safe for women at 42 weeks with an uncertain gestational age (GA) and amniotic fluid index (AFI) of ≥ 10 cm, as well as reassuring cardiotocography (CTG). Methods. A retrospective descriptive study of women with an uncertain GA of 42 weeks was done at Tygerberg Hospital. The women had weekly CTG and AFI determinations. Induction of labour followed non-reassuring CTG or an AFI of
ISSN:0038-2329
2305-8862
DOI:10.7196/SAJOG.870