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Dr wanted to induce at 39 weeks b/c baby hasn't dropped yet. isn't this a reason not to induce? my baby and i are otherwise healthy w/o complications.
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Get another opinion: You can always get another local physician to get a second opinion. Personally I have never induced at 39 weeks because the "baby has not dropped yet".
Answered 10/9/2012
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Yes: It's not a medical indication for induction. There is no risk to you or your baby b/c it hasn't dropped yet. This (a 39 week induction without any other complications like hypertension, gestational diabetes, etc) would be categorized as an elective induction. Unless there is something else going on: say you are 5 cm dilated, and baby not engaged, and if ur water broke, a cord could prolapse.
Answered 2/10/2013
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