All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Introduction : Upper limit of a human pregnancy was previously based on increase in perinatal mortality beyond expected date. Various authorities have different recommendations about induction and management. We made an effort to look in to pregnancy beyond 40 weeks. Objectives : To assess maternal & fetal outcome after 40 weeks of gestation and compare them at 40, 41and beyond 42 weeks of gestation. Materials And Methods : Study was conducted at the KLE'S Dr.Prabhakar Kore charitable hospital & Medical research centre from 15/5/08 to 31/8/08. Singleton pregnancies at 40 wks or more were included. Gestational age was calculated by LMP & by sonography when available.