Post-maturity syndrome
Post-maturity syndrome develops in about 20% of human pregnancies continuing past the expected dates.[1] Features of post-maturity syndrome include oligohydramnios, meconeum aspiration, macrosomia and fetal problems such as Dry peeling skin, over grown nails, abundant scalp hair, visible creases on palms and soles, minimal fat deposition and skin colour become green or yellow due to meconeum staining.
If there are no maternal or fetal complications, labour can be induced after assessing the favourability of the cervix and excluding cephalo-pelvic dispropotions. Otherwise emergency LSCS should be made.
The syndrome was first described by Stewart H. Clifford in 1954.[2]
References
- ^ Mohd, Jasmine (2008). "Induction of labour and Perinatal outcome in Post-term Pregnancy" (PDF). Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetric & Gynaecology. CMPMedica: 107–114.
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