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Diagnosis of preterm labor (Creasy) |
cervix >2 cm, > 80% effaced or changed to same examiner, with uterine activity (4 contractions in 20 minutes or 8 in an hour) |
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Risk factors for PTB |
Previous hx! Risk is 35-50% |
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3 antecedents of PTB |
1) idiopathic 2) PPROM 3) indicated PTB |
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Managing preterm labor |
1) antenatal corticosteroids (between 24-34 weeks) 2) Mag sulfate (prevent CP?)
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Role of 17 alpha hydroxyprogesterone |
In patients with hx of recurrent preterm birth, administer IM weekly beginning at 16-20 weeks and continue through 36 weeks |
