Antenatal Monitoring After Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2020 Dec;47(4):625-632. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2020.08.009.

Abstract

Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes is a complication of pregnancy with significant associated maternal and fetal risks. Expectant management of this complication requires inpatient admission with close monitoring of maternal and fetal status until delivery. Close antepartum monitoring ensures rapid intervention if indicated, allowing for best possible maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Keywords: Antepartum; Monitoring; Surveillence; Testing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Disease Management
  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / diagnosis
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / therapy*
  • Fetal Monitoring / methods
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / epidemiology
  • Monitoring, Physiologic / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Premature Birth / epidemiology
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods
  • Watchful Waiting