A 36-year-old G2P1 at 35+2 weeks with prelabor rupture of membranes (no infection, reassuring fetal status) asks about next steps. What is recommended...

Question

A 36-year-old G2P1 at 35+2 weeks with prelabor rupture of membranes (no infection, reassuring fetal status) asks about next steps. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Delivery rather than expectant management at late preterm (≥34 weeks)

Answer

Expectant management until 37 weeks

Answer

Immediate cesarean for all PPROM

Answer

Tocolysis for 48 hours routinely at 35 weeks

Answer

No GBS consideration is needed

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): PPROM (Late Preterm)

A 36-year-old G2P1 at 35+2 weeks with prelabor rupture of membranes (no infection, reassuring fetal status) asks about next steps. What is recommended?