I’m getting induced Thursday morning if I don’t go into labor by then. Got checked today and I’m 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I hope the baby will be ok since I’m just 37 weeks.
@larubia2723, what is it?
@cheyenneelizabeth1716, I know but I’ve been reading up on it and I see a lot about the babies lungs may not be fully developed. I’m just worrying myself.
@cheyenneelizabeth1716 the standard for full term has been changed some time ago. Full term is at 39 weeks.
@shaneen32, I have a history of hypertension. My bp has been good but the doc said it’s best for me to be induced because my bp could skyrocket at anytime and it would be dangerous for me and the baby.
Why do they feel the need to induce before you are full term? The fact that you're that dilated and effaced is just going to make your natural labor that much shorter because you're already progressing. I would decline the induction if it isn't for a medical emergency.
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@lamonicafrost23 ahhh I see. Well with good reasoning I can understand that. Maybe you can ask about a steroid shot? Just in case.
@cheyenneelizabeth1716 https://m.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/Definition-of-Term-Pregnancy
@lamonicafrost23 I had one of my son a month earlier and they gave me three shots to help build his lungs.
I had my son at 37 weeks and my daughter at 36 neither had a stay in nicu hope this gives you some relief
@arivera64, thank you. I think I will do that.
@cheyenneelizabeth1716, hope that works for my baby.
@mommysbabies, that’s refreshing, I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
My daughter I got the steroids my son I did not they we both 7 pounds at birth
@mommysbabies, damn. Could u imagine how much they would have weighed if you went to 40weeks or more?
Could have been worse I was born two months early and I was almost 10 pounds I actually will never get to carry past 37 weeks
@mommysbabies, holy shit, you were a big baby.
Why can’t u carry past 37 weeks? If u don’t mind me asking.
@mommysbabies, I’m sorry to hear that. Glad that you and your babies were fine.
Thank you me too I also had hypertension with my son along with my liver shutting down and he will be two in January
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Yes good luck. And I hope you have a safe delivery!!!
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You're welcome. Best of luck