Low Fluid Levels. "Oligohydramnios occurs in 4% of pregnancies, according to Medscape. This is in fact, a fairly rare condition. However, it is one of the big reasons we hear so often for "necessary" induction. Why is something that is in fact fairly rare so common?" Read more....
What will it take to stop the inductions for too little amniotic fluid? This is largely a wrong diagnosis based on ultrasound. Women are having their births wrecked by midwives and doctors who believe that Biophysical Profile is a valid testing method. Read more....
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
What to Expect After Your Due Date? A postterm pregnancy is one that lasts 42 weeks or longer. The most common cause of postterm pregnancy is an error in calculating the due date. Read more...
ACOG Practic Bulletin
Postterm pregnancy, by definition, refers to a pregnancy that has extended to or
beyond 42 weeks of gestation (294 days, or estimated date of delivery [EDD]
+14 days). Accurate pregnancy dating is critical to the diagnosis. Antenatal surveillance and induction of labor are 2 widely used strategies that theoretically may decrease the risk of an adverse fetal outcome; maternal risk factors for postterm pregnancy also should be considered. The purpose of this document is to examine the evidence and provide recommendations about these 2 management strategies. Read more...
A note about our "Resources" pages: We offer these resources as one step of your informed
decision-making process. Each mother and each circumstance are
unique. There is no one "right" way. One article or study
does not an informed decision make. Read more. Research more.
Talk openly with your carefully chosen care provider and those who will support
you. Then, make the decision that is right for you.
No comments:
Post a Comment