Pre term labour-OB15
This document is a guideline on the management of preterm labor provided by the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It covers definitions, care for women at risk of preterm labor, diagnosing preterm labor for women with intact membranes, tocolytics, maternal corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection, intrapartum antibiotics, fetal monitoring, and mode of birth. The document provides recommendations and considerations for healthcare professionals in managing preterm labor to reduce neonatal mortality and morbidity.
