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I am pregnant and healthy. i want a natural birth. is it reasonable to wait for induction until 42 weeks? how much of a difference does it make vs. induction at 41+3? any ways to naturally induce?
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The safety of any delay must factor in the evidence provided by an in person assessment, not by generalities. I have seen placentas & umbilical cords that had significant signs of deterioration at 39 weeks that led to fetal distress on monitor strips. Health of the baby trumps any pre-conceived delivery plan. I spent 20 min getting a heartbeat back on such a delivery. At least he survived.
Answered 11/24/2021
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