My wife is 38.5 weeks pregers... The pregnancy has been 100% by the book with no problems. Yesterday her OB/GYN said she's not dilated at all and wants to induce her this on Tuesday. She'll be exactly 39 weeks. Should we do it? (our first child)
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DJ_Kremlin
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Listen to your doctor, not the people here on a web-page.
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Of that's the doctors orders I would. He probably knows what he's talking about.
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Doctor knows everything for her and your 1st baby. here on asnwerbag we knew how to answer questions but not the case of putting ourselves to a doctors shoes.
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I'd say the doctor doesn't want her to deliver over the holiday. That may sound selfish, but according to Mehmet and Oz, you are more likely to die in a hospital over weekends and holidays because there is only a skeleton crew on duty. So there may be some merit to that. But if she isn't dilated at all, she probably has a couple of weeks to go. Why don't you talk to him about it and see if that is the real reason he wants to induce and if so, what are the odds that she'd be okay until after the holiday. From what I have heard, being induced when you aren't dialated is miserable. I started labor while they were hooking me up, and it still was pretty rough until they got the epidural started.
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Is there a reason WHY he wants to induce? If it is because he is going on vacation or something than I wouldn't, but if there is a health reason for your wife or the baby than by all means do it. I was induced with all 3 of mine for health reasons, but given the choice, I would not have chosen to be induced.
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I will tell you... normally, they won't induce until a 1st time pregnant woman is past 41 weeks. First babies are very often late. I've never heard of a doctor actually wanting to induce before 40 weeks, without there being a reason. I would ask why she wants to induce prior to 40 weeks and what (if any) the risks are. You have to decide if it sounds right to you (and your wife) based on the risks and benefits, and how much you trust your doctor.
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Trust your doctor, but definitely ask if they think it would be ok to give her a tiny bit more time. Otherwise, be prepared for a long labor. The contractions will not be gradual but will spike suddenly. Your wife will probably want an epidural. My wife had to be induced because her fluids were too low. Labor lasted 31 hours. It was one heck of an experience.
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does he/she have a paticular reason? is it a good1? personally it sounds like just from this question shes ok and should wait untill the baby tells her its ready to come into the world i do agree with a couple of posters, prehaps worried yshe'll have it xmas day etc! if she and the baby is fine then i would say no and to wait good luck! and congratulations!!
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You need to get more information from her doctor as to why she wants to induce early. Generally, for a first time pregnancy, they would not think about "interfering" until after 40 weeks.
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Since you're uncomfortable with the prescription, you need a second opinion. I'd recommend talking to an experienced midwife; lots of doctors have an "interferiority complex," but a midwife's philosophy is to co-operate with the body--not force it.
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Yes, he probably doesn't want her to end up in labor on Christmas and then he will have to go in to work. I was induced with both of my children at 38 weeks and it was great. It gives you plan and no surprises and things go smoothly. Good luck and congratulations!!! Merry Christmas!!
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First of all, congratulations! I'm sure her OB/GYN wouldn't make the suggestion without good reasoning. For instance, if the baby is an LGA (large for gestational age), it would be better for both baby and mom to deliver a tiny bit early. Call and leave a message with her service that you would like her to return your call. She should be most happy to answer your questions: 1. What are the reasons why we should deliver 7 days early? 2. What are the risks and benefits of early delivery in our case? 3. What would the risks and benefits be if we chose to forego induction of labor? Remember, you still have the right to say "no", just make sure you make an educated/informed decision. Take notes while she gives her answers to your questions. Here's to wishing you and your family the best.
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