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I've been told they will induce labor no longer then 2 weeks following full term . is this true? if wait longer than 2 wk , won't be able to b there

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Depends: When and how elective inductions are done is a hotly debated topic among Ob/Gyns. Most practices won't induce someone in their first pregnancy until at least 40 weeks. In subsequent pregnancies, induction can be as early as 39 weeks (hot debate) Elective inductions should not be done prior to 39 weeks. Whenever it is done, the cervix must be "ripe"--ready to dilate or it won't work.

Answered 8/20/2014

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