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MS WordPerinatologist Corner - C.E.U/C.M.E. Modules
Post-term Pregnancy and Induction of Labor
Sponsored by The Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center
1 How to participate
For more details about how to participate in this C.E.U./C.M.E. program, see the Perinatologist Corner page. Also see specifics there on Goals, Sponsorship and Credit, and Disclosure.
Goal and objectives
Goals
The student will understand the maternal and fetal consequences, methods and limitations of screening, and understand the management of Post-term pregnancy.
Objectives
The objectives for this module are:
- The student will understand the maternal and fetal consequences Post-term pregnancy and induction of labor
- The student will understand the methods and limitations of Post-term pregnancy and induction of labor
- The student will understand the management of Post-term pregnancy and induction of labor
Case scenarios
Case 1
Mary Kasiak is a 24 y/o G1P0 at 41 weeks 1 day by an 8 weeks 3 days ultrasound consistent with her dates. The pregnancy has been uneventful. At present she reports good fetal movements and only Braxton-Hicks type uterine contractions. Her cervix is fingertip dilated, 50% effaced, soft, posterior, cephalic with the presenting part at –2 station. What is your best plan of action for her at this point?
