Labor Complications — Flashcards

Asherman syndrome causes no response to progesterone challenge _____

Hint: T/F

External cephalic version can be attempted for breech presentations at ≥ _____ weeks gestation

The contraindications to external cephalic version (ECV) are generally the same as the contraindications to vaginal delivery: _____

Hint: 3

Maternal complications associated with placental abruption include _____ and hypovolemic shock

What is the most likely diagnosis in a pregnant patient with prior C-section, contractions, painful third trimester bleeding, and contractions that stop with the onset of bleeding? _____

Maternal fatigue is an indication for vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery _____

Hint: T/F

Retraction of the fetal head into the perineum after delivery (e.g. turtle sign) is suggestive of what obstetric complication? _____

Blood vessels across cervical os, leading to baby bleeding after rupture of membranes is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Empty gestational sac without a fetal pole with decreasing hCG levels at < 20 weeks is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Preterm labor refers to regular contractions causing cervical dilation and/or effacement at < _____ weeks gestation