inducing question

[armysecondmom2015]

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

[Taili2010]

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...

[karatopmeg]

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.

[Amina4ae]

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!

[tmeranda]

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.

[emmahackles14]

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.

[ambearmommy]

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.