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[quote=Anonymous]The practice I was with (not in DC) gives AMA moms 35-40 years old up to 42 weeks unless otherwise indicated. I know they require additional monitoring once you hit 40 weeks. But I delivered at 39w 4d, so not something I experienced. Moms 41 and older have to deliver by 41 weeks. FWIW, I started my pregnancy with the GW midwives and I was told I had until 42 weeks, so long as monitoring showed healthy baby. I would discuss what the absolute risk is going beyond 39 weeks. Yes, the risk does increase, but the actual, absolute risk to mom and Baby is still very low. Each woman has to decide what their risk tolerance is. Some may be fine with the blanket "all moms 35 and older delivery by 39 weeks PERIOD," but others may be more comfortable with a slight increase in the risk of stillbirth or other complications to see if labor starts spontaneously.[/quote]
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