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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was 42, doctor wanted to induce at 39 weeks, I said no since there were no indications I needed to (I work in maternal and child health, I was making an informed decision). We agreed at 40 weeks, I went in at 39w6d for induction. I had an epidural, but it still took 2 days to get my son out. [/quote] NP here - this is interesting, because I've seen others on these threads post that their OB told them the evidence shows it's best to induce at 39 weeks. I disagree that the evidence is conclusive on that (it shows it's safe but not whether it's better or worse than inducing at 40 or 41 weeks). Just find it interesting that someone in the field sees it this way too.[/quote] Benefits of induction at 39 weeks: reduced risk of Cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, stillbirth, gestational hypertension.[/quote]
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