Question

A 29-year-old is in active labour for the first time. She has been fully dilated for 3 hours with inadequate progress. Which is the recommended immediate management option?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal operative delivery (ventouse or forceps) if conditions allow

Answer

Cesarean section immediately

Answer

Continue to monitor for another 3 hours

Answer

High-dose oxytocin infusion

Answer

Manual rotation of the fetus without assessment

Practice question

A 29-year-old is in active labour for the first time. She has been fully dilated for 3 hours with inadequate progress. Which is the recommended immediate management option?