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Im 37w pregnant & hav gestational diabetes with high level of sugrar but baby size n amniotic fluid is normal. doc is suggesting induction at 38-39.advice?

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Delivery at 39 weeks: If before 39 week u need amnio to make sure lungs are mature at 39 weeks do not need amnio.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2014

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