Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

If so, under what circumstances was it allowed?

My dr said he would prefer to schedule my c section for 37 w (better for health of the mother) but the hospital (or insurance?) has restrictions against scheduling anything before 38 w.

I always wanted to make it to 38 w, but now that I'm 36 w, I feel like I just can't take it. I have no idea how I'm going to make it another 2 wks. I've been hanging on by a very thin thread for weeks & weeks already.

I just emailed him to see if there are any other exceptions (besides pre-eclampsia) that would allow an earlier date closer to 37 w.

I know in the end it's worth it & a better problem to have than a really early birth, but I'm just not in a good place mentally right now.



Also, I'm sorry, I owe a bunch of fm's back to some of you kind ladies....but haven't felt up to it.

Message edited 9/24/2012 2:06:33 PM.

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

So sorry the end has been so rough for you!!
I don't have any experience with scheduling the c-section for myself yet, but I think it might be a NYS rule that 38 weeks is the earliest for twins- I know that's what the doctor told my sister when she wanted to be scheduled 11 days prior to due date and he said earliest allowed would be 10 days prior to due date (she was just having one baby) due to NYS law.
Hopefully your MD will email you back wil some good news though!
Hang in there mama!

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

Oh wow..I did not know these rules. It was my Dr. that said he would schedule me at 37 weeks. However, it was due to my previous history. my first birth went very badly, and no one wants any surprises this time..they think 37wks will be the safest time to do it. Not sure if that clears through insurance though? Something I will have to ask when the time comes.

I imagine reasons they would allow you to have the C early is pe-E or growth restriction of one of the babies.

I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time with the pregnancy, my heart goes out to you....delivery is so close now..you have done a great job keeping them in there, and letting them grow.

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

I had one scheduled for 35 weeks due to possible IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction).

I had complications my entire pregnancy (subchorionic hematoma, possible amniotic band, pre-term labor, had cerclage, hospitalization, strict bedrest from 23 weeks on)

At 34w3d, I went for my last appointment with my high-risk specialist and she thoguht the babies weren't growing appropriately and that my fluid might be starting to be a bit low. My ob/gyn made the call to schedule my c-section for 35 weeks exactly.

I ended up having the babies the very next day at 34w4d. SURPRISE!

I know you probably feel DONE DONE DONE, but my babies even at 34w4d and 5 lbs 2 ounces and 5 lbs 6 ounces spent 2/14-3/1 in NICU (son) and 2/14-3/10 in NICU (daughter). So hang in there and try to keep those little ones cooking as long as possible!!!

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

Mine was scheduled for 37 weeks. They were 6.13 and 5.14lbs. I had to have one with my first and that was also scheduled for 37 weeks.

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

mine was supposed to be scheduled for 37 but the hospital had no room so now i will be 28 weeks 2 days

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

i meant 38

Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

Suzanne & Gina & SweetSatj- was/is there a medical reason why it would be approved for 37 wks?
What hospital?

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

I had my girls at 36 weeks due to Pre-eclampsia but I was oringinally scheduled for 38 weeks. They told me they could not schedule me before 38 weeks. I had the babies at Stony Brook Hospital.

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

scheduled at 38wks, no sooner.

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

Actually, 38 weeks for me would be Thanksgiving Day, 11/22. They were like, "hahahahaha NO"

For the geekiest reason PLUS my Dr. is available, I really want 11/21

It took over a week for them to get special permission and approval b/c it is 37W6D.

Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

I'm posting an update because I can't believe it. I just got a call that they WON'T make the exception now to schedule the C for 11/21 because it's 37W 6D.

It's booked for 11/26. I am shocked!

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Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

OMG!!!!
No, that's horrible!
What hospital is this??

Re: Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

I've never heard this. My c-section was scheduled and done at 37 weeks 5 days at LIJ and I had no complications during my pregnancy

Did I see on here that someone's dr was able to schedule their C section for 37 wks?

This is at North Shore! I don't get it at all....
Everything is going so well, and the 38 week mrk is on thanksgiving day. really? for one day?