A 23-year-old pregnant woman (G1P0) presented to her physician for a regular prenatal checkup in the morning. The woman was at 38 weeks and 5 days of gestation. The patient had been experiencing irregular uterine contractions every 5–7 minutes without any event of vaginal bleeding or fluid leakage.
Additionally, the patient had no history of allergies or toxic habits. The patient’s prenatal care was normal and uncomplicated. Medical history: No significant medical history Clinical examination at presentation Blood pressure: 142/91 mm Hg Urine dipstick test: 2+ protein Headaches, changes in vision, or abdominal pain: Not present Clinical examination later in the day Heart rate: 87 beats/min Respiratory rate: 18 breaths/min Blood pressure: 154/94 mm Hg Pulse oximetry: 99% in room air No distress in the patient Regular S1 and S2 rates with no murmur No sound on auscultation Abdomen: Soft,…
