Postterm pregnancy: fetal surveillance and management

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of fetal surveillance on postterm pregnancy management. The study population consisted of 267 uncomplicated patients delivered at gestational age of 38-40 weeks and 279 postterm patients with good dating criteria at or beyond 287 days. The latter group was followed expectantly with twice-weekly NSTs with AFV/BP assessment, and with weekly physical examinations. Evaluation of outcome parameters was undertaken in control and study group. Statistical significance for the differences between groups was determined by Student’s t test at p<0.05.

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