An obstetric multipara with triplets is placed on bed rest at 24 weeks' gestation.Her perinatologist is managing intrauterine growth restriction with serial ultrasounds.This is an example of

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An example of tertiary prevention relating to reproductive health would be managing fetal intrauterine growth restriction by serial ultrasounds.This type of diagnostic maternal/fetal monitoring is performed to determine the best time for delivery due to potential fetal nutritional,circulatory,or pulmonary compromise.A cesarean section (operative delivery)may be performed if maternal or fetal conditions indicate that delivery is necessary.Antenatal diagnostics refers to prior to pregnancy.An example of primary prevention is teaching a high school class about reproductive health.An example of secondary prevention is prenatal care in the second trimester of pregnancy to prevent problems for the developing fetus.

An Obstetric Multipara with Triplets Is Placed on Bed Rest