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Can we abandon Naegele's rule?

N Saunders¹, C Paterson

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Mary's Hospital Medical School, London, UK.

Lancet (London, England)

|March 9, 1991

Summary

Maternal anxiety during pregnancy can be reduced by replacing a specific due date with a delivery date range. Providing a 38-42 week window can alleviate patient stress and improve the pregnancy experience.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Psychology in Healthcare

Background:

The standard practice of assigning a single estimated due date (EDD) can induce anxiety in pregnant individuals.
Anxiety may arise when the pregnancy extends beyond the EDD, leading to concerns about fetal well-being and labor onset.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of using a delivery date range versus a specific EDD on maternal anxiety levels.
To explore a potential intervention for reducing prenatal anxiety.

Main Methods:

A comparative study design was proposed.
Maternal anxiety levels were to be assessed in groups receiving either a specific EDD or a gestational age range (38-42 weeks).

Main Results:

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Substituting a specific delivery date with a gestational age range is hypothesized to significantly reduce maternal anxiety.
This approach may lead to a more positive and less stressful pregnancy experience.

Conclusions:

A delivery date range (38-42 weeks) may be a more effective and patient-centered approach than a single EDD.
This adjustment in communication could be a simple yet impactful method for alleviating prenatal anxiety.