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Question 14 of 50
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Question 14 of 50

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A 29-year-old woman, para 1, is in spontaneous labour at 40+3 weeks' gestation. Vaginal examination confirms 7 cm cervical dilatation with intact membranes and a cephalic presentation. Her blood pressure is 118/76 mmHg, pulse 88 beats per minute and temperature 36.8°C. The cardiotocograph trace shown below has been recorded continuously over the preceding 20 minutes.

CTG · 1 cm/min
Representative intrapartum cardiotocograph placeholder — baseline 140 bpm, moderate variability, with repetitive variable decelerations following contractions. Illustrative only.

What is the single most appropriate next step in management?

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