Obstetric conduct in post-dated pregnancy. Narrative review
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Post-term pregnancy refers to pregnancies that extend beyond 40 weeks of gestation according to the estimated due date. Unfortunately, precise statistics on the prevalence of this condition are lacking. However, the literature reports that up to 65% of pregnancies in the United States exceed 39 weeks, which includes post-term pregnancies. An association has been described between patients who surpass 40 weeks of gestation and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Despite this, there is no consensus regarding the management of these scenarios. The objective of this article is to conduct a descriptive, non-systematic review of the main databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scielo, in order to summarize the current evidence regarding the various obstetric practices employed in patients experiencing post-term pregnancies, thereby proposing some guidelines for the management of this condition.
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