ANALIZA VODENJA POTERMINSKE NOSEČNOSTI V SLOVENIJI V LETU 2012

Abstract

Introduction: There are various definitions of post-term pregnancy found in the literature, so guidelines for its management also vary. Pregnancy after 41 weeks of gestation results in additional risks for the foetus,so a decision to induce labour is often taken. However, induction can also cause certain complications and increase the need for proceeding to an operative birth. Methods: A quantitative approach was used in the research, which was based on data taken from the national perinatal information system. 10,163 births following post-term pregnancies were included in the analysis. Analysis was conducted with the statistical programme SPSS version 18.0, using descriptive statistics. Results: It has been established that with the extension of the pregnancy, the induction rate increases; after the 42nd week of gestation it reaches 41.8 %. Simultaneously, also the rate of operative deliveries grows and reaches 24.9 % after the 42nd week of gestation. Discussion and conclusions: The results on the type of labour in the case of post-term pregnancies in Slovenia confirm the findings of foreign research studies. Further research should focus on the state of health of post-mature newborn infants since the manner of completing the pregnancy does not necessarily indicate the well-being of a newborn infant. It might be useful to research Apgar scores, admission rates to intensive care units, blood pH values and reanimation procedures.