A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks presents with episodic lower abdominal pain and a sensation of pelvic pressure. Speculum examination confirms...

Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks presents with episodic lower abdominal pain and a sensation of pelvic pressure. Speculum examination confirms cervical dilation of 3 cm with regular contractions. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Offer antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation and consider tocolysis

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Reassure and discharge; this is normal in late pregnancy

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Induce labour immediately regardless of gestation

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Give NSAIDs for pain relief only

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Plan elective caesarean section at 37 weeks with no other intervention

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Preterm labour – use of steroids

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks presents with episodic lower abdominal pain and a sensation of pelvic pressure. Speculum examination confirms cervical dilation of 3 cm with regular contractions. What is the most appropriate management?