Earliest ob would deliver?

[Ahurani]

Is 37 weeks the norm?? Just curious

[feeb]

Yes and even then its a bit iffy as they worry that if dates are out baby could be prem and have normal prem issues. So often they want 37+4 or 5.

Hugs hun must be stressful and scary for you xoxo

[Freya]

None of mine would induce earlier than 37+5. Ds2 was induced at 37+6 even though we were 100% sure of his gestation. Those few days can make a huge difference! Most OBs are happy to do it from 38wks.

[ElleJay]

Mine (through the Rockingham hospital) wanted me to go as long as possible, we're having this one at 38+6

[chippyrabbit]

I was induced at 37 weeks exactly after discussion with my doctors of my concerns (i had previously lost a baby at 32 weeks). I initially only inquired about the ability to be induced at the earliest "safe" date. My doctor (who is a high risk specialist) advised that from 37 weeks that would be fine. However i think it depends on the doctor, your physical health ( i had gestational diabetes) and your mental wellbeing. My mental wellbeing was not great towards the end and my doctor ended up recommending that i be induced.

[black_rose]

Yes it's normally 37 but my ob was happy to deliver ds anytime from 35 because it was when my body seems to go into labour, he would have done a c section at anytime if I wasn't coping mentally, he couldnt induce because of my c sect with dd1. Unlike dd2 he didn't put me on medication to stop the labour and we expected ds to arrive within days but he hung in there until term!

[loulabelle]

Usually they will go a few days past 37 and a half to 38 if its healthy to.Obviously every ob is different but from what most say that's about average. Fwiw I was induced at 38 weeks with dd, id had a bleed though. Obviously if there is serious concerns its a different story.

[skybie]

i think your mental health also has to be taken into consideration by an OB, given this situation anyway, its not just a matter of 'being over it'
xxx

[OceanPrincess]

i think your mental health also has to be taken into consideration by an OB, given this situation anyway, its not just a matter of 'being over it'
xxx

Agreed 100%.

Ask them. Best way to find out

[Nai]

If I went for #3 my OB said that she would do a c/s at 37 weeks because I ruptured with DD2 and she wouldn't risk that again. It depends on the individual circumstances I think.

[~Kim~]

My Ob wants to go at 37 this time due to my rupture last time. I was going to push for longer, but the closer it gets the more anxious I am. I can't imagine how you're feeling.

Agree with OP. Just ask, they won't mind.

[feeb]

Hun as I said to you last night your mental health is vitally important and if at any time you have a breakdown or are super anxious you speak to your OB, he knows your history and I am sure he would do a CS earlier to assist this. Hugs hun xoox

[loulabelle]

Feeb is absolutely right. Your circumstances are different. A previous abruprion would warrent early delivery and that's not even taking into account your mental health. With abruptions ( my sis had one) they will usually, provided its not a dangerously early gestation, want bubs delivered before you reach the gestation if your previous abruption. My guess is your is ob would probably want to deliver around 36-37 weeks anyway.

[Ahurani]

Thanks everyone for your replies

My ob has already agreed to c section at 37 weeks. I was just wondering if they would do it a week or the week before iykwim. I guess I just need to ask him again. As for my mental health, I don't want to put the baby at risk because of me.

Again, thanks everyone x