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37 weeks primigravida presents with irregular uterine contractions, on examination the cervix is 1cm dilated and poorly effaced, management is
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The correct answer is  The Uterine activity that causes discomfo, but that does not represent true labor, may develop at any time during pregnancy. False labor often stops spontaneously, or it may proceed rapidly into effective contractions. Sedation can be given and watch for some time. The patient may proceed into true labor or pain may subside.Ref: William&;s Obstetrics; 24th edition