5th May 2024

A 32-year-old woman, 30 weeks pregnant with her first child, presents to the hospital with regular uterine contractions and a sensation of pressure in the pelvis.

A 32-year-old woman, 30 weeks pregnant with her first child, presents to the hospital with regular uterine contractions and a sensation of pressure in the pelvis. On examination, her cervix is found to be 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Foetal heart rate monitoring shows no signs of foetal distress.

Which is the most appropriate immediate management?