Management of Pregnancy

Publication Date: August 1, 2023
Last Updated: August 15, 2023

Routine Care

Aneuploidy Screening

We recommend offering non-invasive prenatal testing as the prenatal screening test of choice for all patients with singleton pregnancies who choose aneuploidy screening. (Strong for)
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We suggest non-invasive prenatal testing for patients with twin pregnancies who choose aneuploidy screening. (Weak for)
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Complicated Obstetrics

Preterm Delivery

We recommend considering fetal fibronectin testing as a part of the evaluation strategy in patients between 24 0/7 and 34 6/7 weeks’ gestation with signs and symptoms of preterm labor, particularly in facilities where the result might affect management of delivery. (Strong for)
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We suggest vaginal progesterone or cerclage for singleton pregnancy with short cervix, history of spontaneous preterm birth, or both depending on patient characteristics and preferences. (Weak for)
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There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against the use of aspirin to reduce recurrent spontaneous preterm birth. (Neither for or against)
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Overview

Title

Management of Pregnancy

Authoring Organization

Veterans Health Administration / Department of Defense