im just going to echo what everyone else has said. ive never seen or heard of any reason why being 39 would mean you should be induced. ive heard of ladies 45+ going weeks over the due date. pregnancy is perfectly safe and normal up till 42 or even 43 weeks. just 40 weeks is the average. not a deadline!
with daily fetal monitoring, weekly scans to check amnio levels and blood flow/placenta condition your pregnancy can continue safely till you baby is finished growing and your body is ready. you CAN say no to anything you dont feel comfortable with, i didnt with my first birth, DH was soft, like you think your DH will be and i had a cascade of intervention and post birth complications and we both were not keen to go through it again the second time. My second birth i was supported, educated and confident with what i wanted and i had a great birth!! i loved it!!
be confident and educated .... and happy birthing!
Last edited by beckoes; May 2nd, 2012 at 10:20 PM.
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