5th May 2024

A 29-year-old woman, at 35 weeks’ gestation with her first child, presents with spontaneous rupture of membranes and regular uterine contractions every 5 minutes.

A 29-year-old woman, at 35 weeks’ gestation with her first child, presents with spontaneous rupture of membranes and regular uterine contractions every 5 minutes. She has no history of pre-existing medical conditions and her pregnancy has been uncomplicated so far. On examination, her cervix is 3 cm dilated and effaced. Foetal heart rate monitoring is reassuring.

What is the most appropriate immediate management for this patient?