OBSintermediate
List four maternal indications and four fetal indications for induction of labor.
Answer
Maternal indications: 1. Post-term/prolonged pregnancy; 2. Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM); 3. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (e.g., pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension); 4. Maternal medical conditions (e.g., diabetes mellitus, chronic hypertension, renal or cardiac disease). Fetal indications: 1. Fetal growth restriction (IUGR); 2. Rhesus (Rh) isoimmunization; 3. Congenital fetal anomalies; 4. Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD).
Explanation
The slide divides indications into **maternal** and **fetal** groups. Maternal examples include prolonged pregnancy, prolonged prelabour rupture, pregnancy-related disorders, and selected medical diseases. Fetal examples include growth restriction, rhesus isoimmunization, congenital anomalies, and fetal demise. These are the source's listed indications; clinical decisions also depend on the full assessment.
**Key takeaway:** Know the maternal and fetal categories and be able to give representative examples from each.
**Glossary:** **Cholestasis**: impaired bile flow. **Growth restriction**: failure of the fetus to reach expected growth potential.
Related Questions
- Explain why correct placement at the vacuum flexion point matters and describe where that point is located.(advanced)
- The forceps specially designed to deliver the after-coming head in breech birth are _____ forceps.(basic)
- For forceps delivery, the fetal head should be engaged and the position of the vertex known with certainty.(basic)
- Which of the following is a mandatory prerequisite before proceeding with a forceps-assisted vaginal delivery?(intermediate)
- Arrange these principal stages of vacuum extraction in order.(intermediate)
Want to practice more questions like this?
Join myBenkio free and practice past questions for your Nigerian university courses with AI explanations for every answer.
Start Practicing Free