title: Ultrasound evaluation of the postdate pregnancy.
abstract: In summary, ultrasound plays an important role in the evaluation of the postterm pregnancy, and its use should be considered in the following situations: 1) estimation of fetal weight in the potentially macrosomic infant before vaginal delivery is attempted; 2) frequent evaluation for oligohydramnios using the amniotic fluid index for the expectant management of the postdate pregnancy; 3) placental evaluation prior to elective induction of labor in a poorly dated pregnancy; and 4) evaluation of the postterm fetus for possible congenital abnormalities.
authors.affiliation: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, CA 91767.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005320:Fetal Macrosomia; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007233:Infant, Postmature; D011247:Pregnancy; D011273:Pregnancy, Prolonged; D014465:Ultrasonics