At 39+2 weeks, a woman has had clear prelabour rupture of membranes for 12 hours. She has no fever, contractions or known GBS colonisation, and fetal

Question

At 39+2 weeks, a woman has had clear prelabour rupture of membranes for 12 hours. She has no fever, contractions or known GBS colonisation, and fetal movements are normal. What should be offered?

Accepted Answer

Choose induction now or expectant care for 24 hours

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Perform digital vaginal examination every four hours

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Use oral antibiotics during 48 hours of expectant care

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Continue expectant care for seven days with daily review

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Plan caesarean birth before the onset of labour

Term prelabour rupture of membranes — DRCOG MCQ

At 39+2 weeks, a woman has had clear prelabour rupture of membranes for 12 hours. She has no fever, contractions or known GBS colonisation, and fetal movements are normal. What should be offered?