Post-Term Pregnancy
What is a post-term pregnancy?
A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks (294 days since the first day of the last menstrual period) is considered post-term.
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Labor,Delivery,and Postpartum Period - Post-Term Pregnancy
Most full-term babies are delivered some time between 38 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.
Post-Term Pregnancy
Most women deliver between 38 and 42 weeks gestation. About 10% deliver after 42 weeks, which is considered post-term or post-dates.
Post-term Pregnancy - A pregnancy that lasts more that fourty-two weeks.
Preeclampsia - A disease that can occur in pregnancy that causes symptoms like hypertension and swelling.
Post-term pregnancy - A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks
Preeclampsia - A disease occurring during pregnancy marked by pregnancy-induced hypertension, protein in the urine and swelling; formerly called toxemia ...
Post-term pregnancy (two weeks or more past your due date)
Placental abruption
Chorioamnionitis (infection of the membranes enclosing the amniotic fluid)
Premature rupture of membranes
Preeclampsia ...
Post-term pregnancy, also known as prolonged pregnancy, is a pregnancy that progresses past the 42nd week. This eMedTV article explains that, while post-term pregnancy is not usually a cause for concern, your doctor may decide to induce labor.
Post-term pregnancy - aka overdue and I want this baby out - over 42 weeks gestational age
Premature - a baby born before full term or 37 weeks gestation
Trimester - pregnancy is broken up into 3 phases which are usually about 3 months each ...
How is a post-term pregnancy handled?
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Post-term pregnancy as a risk factor for intrapartum fetal distress.
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Post-Term Pregnancy
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While there are risks associated with post-term pregnancy that may require your baby to get special care after birth, most post-term babies are born healthy without any complications.
 See also: Pregnancy, Newborn, Diagnosis, Postpartum, Pregnant
  
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