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inducing question
I'm due may 20th but there is so much to do in may,June, and July so I want to induce my labor So I would have my little man born in April when I'm 33 weeks; what should I do to induce it and should I do it
I am pretty sure it is against the law for the dr yo induce labor before 39 weeks without a medical reason. I know forsure in the state of az it is. Why would you want to risk your child's life to have them early? That's great your mom was able to deliver without you n your brother having problems but your not your mother n you never know. My mother n law works n labor n delivery and 9 times out of 10 if a baby is born that early they spend the rest of the time in the nicu until about the time they were suppose to be due. Soo since you can't guarantee that that won't happen why risk it because then your life will be a hell of a lot busier with stay at the nicu and trying to run things at home!
I was induced at 39 with my first Dr only ok it because I was considered full term and my last one came at 36 weeks unexpected she was fine but did have low blood sugar and had to stay an extra night and was re admitted for dangerous levels jaundice .... They were both around 6- 7 lbs .... This one is measuring around 3-4 lbs I'm only 33 weeks I couldn't imagine have my baby's this early even if they weighed enough just because higher risk of not being fully developed in other areas like lungs the brain and even stomach and don't take this the wrong way but just because you and your family are fine and as far as I know healthy doesn't mean your child will be .... There's a ways that risk.. and who knows maybe your dates were wrong maybe your further along and possibly that's why you and your family baby's are so big and come out "full term " .. honestly thought I work in a children's hospital for children and adults with special needs I see what can happen when a child's lungs and or other organs are not developed all the way kids that were born before there time I'm really quite shocked that your Dr would give you the ok just because you have summer plans but I can say drs are not always right and I guess it's your choice as your child's parent if you want to risk it or not these are decisions you have to make on your own and not leave up to women and or men in a support group we can only give you our own opinion take it or leave it but don't be upset when you don't receive the answer your looking for
Why wouldnt you want to let the baby come naturally? That is very selfish of you to put more risk on your baby because you have alot to do. Once you have a baby you really wont be able to do much when theyre really young so cancel whatever selfish plans you have and let your baby decide to come when theyre ready
I agree with said comments. The longer they stay.. The less health problems you have
The the earlier they're born, the greater the chance of serious health problems that could affect your baby for life. You could be the mom whose kid doesn't develop as fast as other kids, who has bad asthma and other lung issues, trouble with eyesight, etc. It'd be tough explaining to your fifteen year old "Yeah sorry, I was going to be really busy the month after so I got you out early. Sorry about the health issues you have now."
Remember that a due date is an estimate.. Not a for sure thing.. I went 42 weeks with my little one and she was 7 lbs 2 oz.. She needed the extra time to get all the way perfect lol.. Now that I'm preggo with two, I am just praying they come out healthy..
My friend went into labor At 33 weeks and 4 days, They tried to stop her contractions and wanted to keep The baby in as long as possible But It Just wasn't working out That way. Her water broke She had to deliver... her baby girl was born 5 pounds and has already been in The hospital For a week and has to stay in For another week.. They estimated a 3 week stay But luckily since The doctors were giving my friend steroids to help The baby's lungs develop before She went into full labor The baby isn't completely to bad off. She was on a feeding tube and Just Barely got off and They have her practicing to go home now as in making sure She can handle being completely off feeding tube, breathing help, and out of an incubator For a long period of time. The baby will live yes But did my friend want That For her baby? Of course not. Does anyone really want That? I Don't think They should. I know I would rather go to 42 weeks completely uncomfortable and tired of being pregnant before I'd want to force my baby to come out. All babies and pregnancies develop differently and Usually The docs won't Even consider induction until 41 weeks unless It's gotta be done For health reasons. My first born was over due a week and a half and by my due date my doctor still didn't wanna induce me. But I'm glad She stayed in For long because Even being over due She was born At 6 pounds. If She was earlier She would have had low birth weight...
I agree that you should wait. Unless there is a good medical reason to deliver the baby sooner, there is too great a risk of complications. There is a much smaller risk of complications to both of you if you wait until you are full term. There may be really important things happening for you during the upcoming months, but if you end up spending that time in the hospital yourself or with your baby in the NICU you've gained nothing.
I wouldn't do this or suggest anyone to do so for convenience reasons... Your babies health should be the most important thing on your mind! Believe me as a mommy of 4 And PREGO with no 5, there is NO event or things to do that are more important than letting my baby have the best possible beginning of life. Please reconsider for the health and wellbeing of your child!
I was born at 32 weeks, I had water on the brain which resulted in a brain bleed. My lungs were underdeveloped and I lived at the hospital for two months. I suffer from a motorskill delayment, poor vision and balance issues. I think every pregnancy is different and ultimately its up to you and your Dr to make the best decision, I just know that I would have benefited greatly from having a little more time to develop. Best of luck to you and your baby.
Logically speaking its not a good idea. The baby may be at a good weight but it still technically isn't fully developed. It's immune system still might not be strong enough and could easily get infection. Also the hospital will more than likely keep the child there until it is fully developed. Note that this isn't a personal one. You asked the question so i gave the correct response. These are statistical facts not some form of judgement.
The weight of the baby isn't what makes a baby full term.. even if your baby is 7 pounds at 33 weeks, that does not mean he is fully developed. Premature means the baby is less than 37 weeks. Even if you deliver at 37 weeks the baby could still not be fully developed.
Answer her question and tell her why it's not the right choice , then move on but all the rudeness isn't necessary. .
I agree with marindamqz. You can't get upset when people answer the question. Any book. Academic journal, ANYTHING you read is going to say 33 weeks is too early to deliver, 37-39 weeks depending on where you live is considered full term.... No doctor in there right mind would say this is acceptable... And in 99.99 % of doctors offices they would not assist you with this procedure until you ate future along.... I think a second doctors appointment should be obtained so you are fully informed.
Well if you aren't worried what we think, why are you here? Stupid questions get stupid answers. Nobody is gonna tell you to induce yourself a month before they even think about it. If it's sooooooo okay, then don't come here for answers.
Smh sounds like a bad idea i think everything will fall in place dont try to make him come any earlier stop being selfish that baby need to be fully developed
Everybody in your family had there kids at exactly 33 weeks? That seems unlikely. And I find it hard to believe that any doctor would think it's a good idea to purposely bring a premature baby into the world, but if you want to take that big of a risk then good luck to you
If you don't want rude comments, then why would you ask for the question "should I do it?" That's asking for everyone's opinion.
My mom had me and my brother at 33 weeks and both of us wasn't preemies my brother was 7lbs 7 oz and I was 7lbs and 5oz and I had my first child at 33 weeks and she wasn't a preemie either but my doctor told me that he is to big I'm not having a csection that's why she told me that I had to so I'm not worried about what them others are saying I've lived through it before
I did this with my first pregnancy at 36 weeks because there was no room left for him to grow in my stomach but my doctor was not supportive and tried to make me keeo him in my giving me meds to stop contractions but I refused them. I just had lots of sex one day a d the next I went into labor. He had no choice but to induce because I was 4 1/2cm dialated. My baby was 7 lbs 9oz, perfectly fine. Ultimately its your choice although there are risk involved, i only did it because ultrasound confirmed a healthy weight and that he was breathing on his own.
If your doctor says its ok to have a baby at 33 weeks then they don't need to be a doctor.. that is a premature baby and is not fully developed. You think you wouldn't be busy if you have him sooner? Cause you would be back and forth to the hospital every day to see your baby. No hospital would allow you to take home a baby at 33 weeks. He would need to be hooked up to several machines to keep him alive most likely. If you are "too busy" then you shouldn't have gotten pregnant.
Well I was born when my mom that 33weeks and I was a healthy baby and my doctor said it was OK so thanks for the rude comments I got my doctor's advice
Your baby is no where near ready to be born that early, and you should want to keep your son in there as long as possible. Even if you do try to induce it I doubt it will work. He's going to come when he's ready and it's not at 33 weeks. You should talk to your doctor about this so they can tell you all of the dangers and medical problems that come along with pre term labor. Once you hear all of that I'm sure you will change your mind
That is a horrible idea!!! All that will cause is problems for your baby!!! Is this even a real question?
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