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Women's Health
Progesterone therapy to prevent preterm birth: A guide for obstetric nurses
Preterm birth (before 37 weeks of gestation) is a major complication of pregnancy, and is associated with perinatal morbidity and mortality. Progesterone has been shown to be effective in the prevention of preterm birth. After completing this program, midwives will be better able to identify pregnant patients at risk for preterm birth, and counsel them […]
DURATION
30 mins
PROFESSION
Nursing
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2022-12-31
Preterm birth (before 37 weeks of gestation) is a major complication of pregnancy, and is associated with perinatal morbidity and mortality. Progesterone has been shown to be effective in the prevention of preterm birth.
After completing this program, midwives will be better able to identify pregnant patients at risk for preterm birth, and counsel them on the role of progesterone in preventing preterm birth.
This course covers best-practice management of patients at risk of preterm birth, and reviews the different progesterone treatment options currently available in Australia.
The program will guide midwives on how to implement strategies and resources to optimise outcomes for patients at risk of preterm birth.
This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided from Besins.
Faculty
Obstetrician: Dr. Boon Lim, MBBS, FRCOG, FRANZCOG
Executive Director & Senior Staff Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Canberra Hospital
Clinical Associate Professor, ANU Medical School
Learning objectives
Upon completing this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Identify pregnant patients at risk for preterm birth.
- Explain why progesterone is used for preterm birth prevention, and detail best-practice management of patients at risk of preterm birth.
- Describe the current progesterone treatment options available and their key differences.
- Implement strategies and resources to optimise the ongoing management of patients at risk of preterm birth.
# of credits: 0
Duration: 30 mins
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