im 37 week's family matter should i induce ?

Question

my due date is nov 28th 2006 my mother is flying in from new york right on thanksgiving day . she can only stay a week an half . im a first time mother an currently living with my boyfriend we have no family here cause he's here for school im scared the baby will not arrive on nov 28th . an i really need my mother to be here with me . so im thinking of asking the doctor to induce my labor . is it safe ? or am i just being selfish . ?

Answer 1

Babies come when they are ready! A good obstetrician should only induce if the mother is overdue. You should consider the health of your child and wait. Inductions can be lengthy and very painful, you may regret it! Talk to your doctor!

Answer 2

37 weeks isn't terribly early, but it is earlier than a physician is likely to induce. Your baby needs as much time as possible in the womb to develop his or her lungs and other late-developing features. I delivered at 37 weeks and my son was 5 lb 11 oz and very healthy, but the doctors had thought he would be 7 b 1 oz. I delivered via c-section because I had pre-eclampsia.

That being said, I REALLY wanted to deliver earlier--I was begging the doctors to deliver me early. Now, a few years later, looking back and reading and hearing so much about early births, I recognize that I was being selfish at the time--what is a few weeks more time of pregnancy compared to a lifetime of potential problems from being born too early?

It sounds, though, like you want to be induced only a week early at 39 weeks? Your doctor may be verey willing to do that the day before Thanksgiving or the day after... no OB wants to deliver Thanksgiving babies... they want to be at home with their families. ;)

Definitely talk to your doctor about it, only he or she can tell you for sure if they feel that it would be too risky.

Good luck and congratulations on your impeding birth! :)

Answer 3

Only your doctor can decide whether it's safe for you or not. 37 weeks is quite advanced, and babies are born even younger than 37 weeks all the time, and survive.
I think high-risk pregnancies that need a c-section are often scheduled in advance, but I'm not sure what the protocol for induction is when it comes down to scheduling your family being there. I know I would have wanted family around when I had my baby, though, so talk to your doc and see what he/she says.

Answer 4

Any birth after 36 weeks is considered full term. I know the doctor's here will induce early if the needs should arise. In your case, I would imagine that it shouldn't be a problem, but I would certainly wait until you absolutely have to. Remember, only five percent of babies are actually born on their 'due date'.

Answer 5

Hun, let me tell ya...your baby will be ready to come, you are already considered full term so the baby is fully developed at this point...so do not feel selfish at all....i do not know how your body has been as afr as preparring...but you never no your water could break tommorow...there is just no telling when you will pop lol....but seriously if your doc allows it...then i would go for it....i no i would do the same if it meant the difference between my mom being there or not being there....good luck.....hope all goes well...

Answer 6

Ask your doctor but think about what's best for the BABY. Do you want to care for a sick infant maybe for the rest of its or your life? Think about the consequences and let the doctor make the right decision. And who knows? Maybe you're off on your dates and the baby will arrive in time to meet Grandma! Good luck to you and the little one,

Answer 7

My opinion is that you should not do this. Your baby will come when he/she is ready. That is the healthiest thing you can do is to just let the baby decide when to be born. Just imagine how horrible you would feel if you asked to be induced for this reason and something goes wrong. I pray for you that nothing does, but just think about it. Beg your mother to stay longer or come later,like after thanksgiving and stay later.

Good luck hon! make the right decision!

Answer 8

Sometimes your insurence won't cover your bills if you induce. It happened to us, and we were induced due to emergency circumstances.

Before you make the decision, ask your insurence company AND doctor what the best option is.

Honestly, ask your doctor what is the best thing to do for you. You never know--you may be a week early! From here on out you could "pop" at any time!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I honestly wouldn't do it. My son was born on his own at 37 weeks and luckily he was fine, just had some mild jaundice. I too didn't have much help. My husband was constantly working at the time and I have no family here. We managed on our own. You will be surprised how much faith and strength you find. I took naps when the baby took naps and my husband did the house work after work. Also, I am sure your boyfriend has friends at school and you might be surprised how many people step up and drop by baring gifts and/or food.