In pregnancies complicated by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) with otherwise reassuring fetal surveillance, what is the recommended gestational age for planned delivery to optimize neonatal outcomes?
A39 weeks
B37 weeks
C40 weeks
D38 weeks
Which of the following is NOT a recommended prevention strategy for vertical transmission of HIV?
AElective cesarean at 40 weeks
BAvoidance of breastfeeding
CIntrapartum zidovudine
DAntiretroviral therapy during pregnancy
A 37-year-old G2P1 woman at 38 weeks' gestation presents to the obstetrics clinic for a prenatal visit. The patient had difficulty becoming pregnant but was successful after using in vitro fertilization. She has a history of recurrent herpes outbreaks and is currently experiencing genital pain and tingling. Her first pregnancy was complicated by failure to progress, which resulted in a cesarean birth. Routine rectovaginal culture at 36 weeks was positive for Group B streptococci. Which of the following would be an absolute indication for delivering the child by LSCS (Lower Segment Cesarean Section):
AHistory of previous cesarean section
BCurrent symptoms of genital pain and tingling
CMaternal colonization with Group B streptococci
DIn vitro fertilization
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