Something I like to post from time to time. Especially when I see others complaining that they…

Something I like to post from time to time.

Especially when I see others complaining that they actually want the child to be born anywhere before 37 weeks...

It blows my mind how many people agree to induction just because their doctor said it was an option and/or they've reached FULL term. There are a million medical reasons for induction, "the baby may* be big." or "well, you've reached 38 weeks, so, if you'd like to induce" are NOT valid excuses.

Valid reasons?:

-- Fetal-development issues

-- High blood pressure or preeclampsia

-- Gestational or preexisting diabetes

-- Infection

-- Problems with the placenta Ruptured membranes.

The list can go on and on... but you won't see "I'm full term" on there. 🤔

Estimated Due Dates are just that! ESTIMATED. Only 5% of EDD are correct. They can be wrong up to 2 weeks! Mine was! You may think you're 39 weeks, but you may only be 37.

More than 25 percent of infants born electively between 37 and 39 weeks require being in the NICU for an average of 4.5 days, compared with fewer than 5 percent of infants who were delivered at 39 weeks or later, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Newborns delivered at 37 weeks are 3x more likely to experience respiratory distress syndrome (a severe newborn lung disease), transient tachypnea (rapid breathing), pneumonia, a need for a ventilator, and respiratory failure as babies born between 39 and 40 weeks. At 38 weeks and after the infant in the womb will start to grow "brown” fat around her organs, which will help her to generate heat in the first few weeks of her life.

I know we are all moms, and we are all just trying to make the best choices and raise our children the best we can. I get that. I just feel like more people need to be aware that so many doctors will offer induction only because they make 3x the amount of money off a surgery (c-section) than off vaginal birth. Don't let them take advantage. Know your body. You can do this! 🙌🏼💕