15th April 2024

A mother with an uncomplicated pregnancy presents to the obstetrics department at 36+6 weeks after passing a mucus plug and beginning to experience contractions.

A mother with an uncomplicated pregnancy presents to the obstetrics department at 36+6 weeks after passing a mucus plug and beginning to experience contractions. She gives birth to a male neonate after 24 hours. The paediatrics SHO attends the obstetrics department to perform the NIPE exam on the neonate, and during the NIPE, she notices that the neonate has bilateral undescended testes associated with hypospadias. What is the most appropriate next step?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.