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Posttermsynnytykset, or postterm pregnancy, describe pregnancies that extend beyond 42 completed weeks of gestation (294 days from the first day of the last menstrual period) or beyond the due date used by clinicians. The term postmaturity is sometimes used to refer to the newborn condition that can follow prolonged gestation. Postterm pregnancy is distinct from late preterm and term pregnancies and from postmaturity syndrome in the newborn.
Epidemiology and risk factors: Most pregnancies end before 42 weeks. The proportion of postterm pregnancies varies
Complications: Prolonged gestation increases the risk of placental aging with reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery. Fetal
Management: Care involves regular fetal monitoring and assessment of fetal well-being and amniotic fluid. Many guidelines
Outcomes: With appropriate surveillance and timely delivery, adverse outcomes can be reduced, though risks increase with