A woman in her 30th week has a cervical length estimated at 1 cm. Should you be concerned?
A) Yes; she may be at risk for preterm labor.
B) Yes; she most likely has a bicornuate uterus.
C) No; this is a normal measurement for this gestational age.
D) Yes; it likely indicates the fetus is in the breech position.
A) Yes; she may be at risk for preterm labor.
A normal cervical length prior to 34 to 36 weeks' gestation is 1.5 to 2 cm. Shorter lengths indicate the patient may be at risk for preterm labor. Cervical lengths do not correlate with the other choices.
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