Uterine prolapse complicating pregnancy and labor: a case report and literature review.
BACKGROUND
Uterine and cervical prolapse is a rare occurrence in pregnancy. It can be associated with minor cervical desiccation and ulceration to devastating maternal fatalities. The scope of complications includes urinary retention, preterm labor, premature delivery, fetal demise, maternal sepsis, and urinary retention.


METHODS
We present a case of a lady, who developed uterine and cervical prolapse during pregnancy and the issues surrounding her antenatal and intrapartum management.


CONCLUSIONS
This case report highlights the effectiveness of a Gellhorn pessary for uterine prolapse in pregnancy.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore. Nurhidayati_suphan@nuhs.edu.sg
Nurhidayati
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Mohamed-Suphan
Roy Kwok Weng
RK
Ng
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010570:Pessaries; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy