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My friends wife is about 36 week pregnant.he went for a gynae checkup and the doc is advising to admit her to the hospital next week, but for a normal delivery. Her EDD is mid aprilIs it advisable?

Reine Tsukino · Accepted Answer

If that is the case, it may be because by due date, baby will be too big for normal delivery, she may have to opt for caesarean birth. My doctor advised me this for my first delivery too but we ended up with emergency caesarean as baby had decreased heartbeat and movement. Your friend may further clarify with the doctor to know why he advised her to induce birth. If there is no reason like Samantha said, it will be better to wait till due date.

Samantha Bek · Answer

What was the reason why the gynae wanted to admit her? And I'm guessing you mean the gynae is going to induce her labour next week. Most deliveries is waiting till the edd and letting nature take its course. But if gynae advise to deliver early, there has to be some medical reason behind it. I had to deliver earlier because my baby's head was quite big so they induced me earlier. I think have to check clearly with the gynae. And if there is no medical reason behind it, she can choose to wait till edd.

Diana Lai · Answer

I guess doctors reason to induce is due to babys size is on bigger range. Givinf birth to a big size baby normally will end up with c-section especially if your friends wife birth canal is small. Induction labor does have its own risk in ending up with a c-section as cervix is still not ready to dilate to give birth. I suggest your friend to discuss further with their gynae on weighing the pros and cons of having an induction birth earlier. I do have a friend who induced at week 36 due to large baby size and successfully gave birth to a healthy baby via vaginal birth.

My friend's wife is about 36 week pregnant. he went for a gynae checkup and the doc is advising to admit her to the hospital next week, but for a normal delivery. Her EDD is mid april Is it advisable?