Re: Did/would you get induced at 39 weeks?

I was induced at 39 weeks, 2 days totally electively. No medical reason. my doctor said I was a good candidate for it, he also did inductions starting at 39 weeks.

I had a wonderful experience. Started pit at like 7:30, broke my water at about 8:45 and my DS was born at 12:47.

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I did. When we found out we could I was all for it so that I'd have DS before Christmas .. I did NOT end up with a c section so I thought it was great! Haha

Re: Did/would you get induced at 39 weeks?

No, I would not want to be induced without medical reasoning. I am not really a fan of delivering babies "for scheduling purposes."

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No. I was induced at 42 weeks and DS was only 6 lbs, 3 oz. He would have been so tiny if he was born at 39 weeks. I believe in letting babies come when they are ready.

That being said, I totally understand why for this one I am having a c-section at 39 weeks.

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Given your situation, I would.

I had an augmented delivery-- water broke, but wasn't in active labor and 5 days late. Did pitocin, etc. and had no issues.

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I was induced at 38 weeks for medical reasons. I would never choose to be induced for scheduling reasons especially before my EDD.

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if you have absolutely zero progress going on down there...no dilation, no effacement...then I would wait.
If you have some progress I'd do it.

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No way, unless a dire emergency for Mom or Baby...

All of our DC arrived at 42 weeks on their own...

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My 2nd was a 39 week induction born in 20 minutes and 3 pushes LOL I walked into my induction in full blown labor and 6 cm dilated.

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Both my kids were born at 39 weeks.

I was induced at 39 weeks with DD due to my GD. I had a very quick and easy induction and delivery.

I had a scheduled c-section with DS due to the location of my placenta.


I wouldn't go for an inducement unless it was a medical necessity.

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I hear you, DH is a physician, and to ensure he would be there for me was soooo stressful. I was very picky about my OB, and to ensure my high profile very busy OB would be there was also sooo stressful.

They both advised that I induce earlier. I stuck it out till 41 weeks, up to the point where my OB told me "either you get induced tomorrow, or you are no longer my patient" I understood her, she understood me, she was at my bedside almost the entire time I was in labor. My husband was too.

I think I got lucky, looking back almost a year later, I would have induced at 39 weeks, like they where advising me I should. It makes a huge difference to have the right doctor at your side. And if your doctor is a busy one, and its really important to you they be the one deliver, I would induce.

Having my doctor by my side meant I was spared a c-section. I was given lowest dose of pitocin for longer period of time, I had 3 of the top nurses in the hospital and was treated like a queen.

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Re: Did/would you get induced at 39 weeks?

I would never get induced unless it was medically necessary. Scheduling isn't a medical reason.

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I was so tempted to do this but I didn't and ended up letting things happen naturally and I delivered on my due date.

So no, I wouldn't schedule an induction for convenience reasons.

Wishing you an easy delivery!

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Absolutely not. I am a firm believer that, unless medical intervention is necessary, the baby will come when he/she is ready. When they are forced out before they are "fully cooked," there can be complications, and that is not something I could ever justify as worth the risk.

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I was induced at 39 weeks. I had GD. If I was in your situation to be sure DH was with me, I would definitely schedule an induction.

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I would...

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No - I would only induce for medical reasons.

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I was induced (for medical reasons) both pregnancies and I didn't need a c section.

However, with my DD-the induction took Sun-Tues and I had 3 different doctors so, no guarantees anyway.

I don't know that I would opt for an induction unless it was medically required.

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Are you dilated? If so, then induction is more likely to work (or so I've been told). If not, I'd think a c-section is more likely. That being said, I was 4cm dilated for 4 weeks and 1 week overdue...I wanted to wait longer, but was vetoed by the OBGYN! I was induced and had a very straightforward v-birth.

If the baby is on the bigger side, that may also be another good reason to induce. It would make a v-birth easier.

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probably not, but because i wanted the experience of going into labor, and because epis don't work on me and i am therefore terrified of inductions (because contractions can be more intense). Also because if you are not ready, you could end up with a C section, and personally, I really didnt want a c section. But, my dr said there is no benefit to being pregnant beyond 39 weeks. So , I wouldnt be afraid that the baby wasnt mature enough. HTH

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My DH is also a fellow. so i totally get about the coverage. but still, I wouldn't. actually, with my DS, OB wanted ot induce at 39weeks- i was 4cm dilated and 75% effaced from about 36 weeks. DH was adamant that he wanted ot wait, he didn't want to risk even the slightest increase in chance for a c. I was all set up to be induced on due date- OB did not want me going late at all, but I went into labor hte night before.
DH was not able to get off the next day, btu it was fine. I had the baby in the hospital where he works, he was able ot come and go when he had a minute.

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I wasn't induced but I scheduled a C at 39 weeks. I don't see any reason not to get induced if your OB will do it unless you don't want to. As long as you are aware that a c/s is always a possibility (and I think it always is when you deal with inductions), I would go for it.

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I was induced at 37 weeks because I had pre-e.

But, in your situation NOPE. I wouldn't. My induction lasted 54 hours because I had a very patient midwife and dr. that were willing to wait that long to give me a chance. They tried many different methods that most dr.'s don't even try. So If I was with a regular OB.. I would have been sectioned.

Let nature take it's course. Not everything has to be planned. I am pretty appalled that the dr. is suggesting. Very unprofessional. It's reasons like this that LI has the highest c section in the country. (over 50%!!)