Marcellus I am so with you when you stated IVF mothers are given short shrift if OBs assume they can't make rational decisions for themselves. I am certainly not advocating for the routine elective induction of all IVF concieved babies but I do like the fact that women who have had such a challenging road to parenthood have a choice to deliver earlier then their baby and body decides if they choose to. Of course one would hope they are aware of the risks. Elective inductions where I work are not done before 39weeks unless its a medical reason needed and usually inductions are not offered unless the mother asks for it. Its mother that have had alot of trouble ttc or had term stillbirths that are given the highest priority for early elective inductions and very occasionally c/s.
Not that I have concieved through IVF but I think if I did and I was 39weeks (which wouldn't happen as I have a heartshaped half double uterus that can't hold a term baby) the anxiety and fear I would feel would be so great an induction would be tempting despite the risks.