10. DIAGNOSIS
• Assesssment of fetal well being
Non stress test
Biophysical profile
Ultrasonographic estimation of
amniotic fluid volume.
11. COMPLICATIONS - FETAL
During pregnancy
• Diminished placental function
• Oligohydramnios
• Meconium stained liquor
• Fetal hypoxia and fetal distress.
12. COMPLICATIONS - FETAL
During labor
• Fetal hypoxia and acidosis
• Labor dysfunction
• Meconium aspiration
• Risks of cord compression-oligohydramnios
• Shoulder dystocia
13. COMPLICATIONS - FETAL
• Increased incidence of birth trauma due to
big size baby and non-moulding of head
due to hardening of skull bones
• Increased incidence of operative delivery.
• The main clinical significance of post-term
pregnancy is dysmaturity or macrosomia.
14. COMPLICATIONS - FETAL
Following birth
• Chemical Pneumonitis, Atelectasis and
Pulmonary Hypertension are due to
Meconium Aspiration
15. COMPLICATIONS - FETAL
• Hypoxia
• respiratory failure
• Hypoglycemia and polycythemia
• Increased NICU admissions.
16. COMPLICATIONS - MATERNAL
• Increased morbidity
• Incidental to hazards of induction, instrumental
and operative delivery.
