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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jindc]well, the whole "induction/magnesium" sounds completely awful - at some point, wouldn't I just rather have a c-section?

I'm fairly certain mine runs high, but I have a pretty strong case of white coat hypertension (fairly common in my family)

if the only indicator is BP, no protein, other blood tests fine, is that enough for them to order an induction?

I'm trying to stay calm, but I am frustrated like I'm branded with a certain diagnosis from week one because of my weight vs. being treated as a patient who is trying for the most natural outcome possible.

my doctor told me I'd probably get GD, for example.  Based on nothing but weight alone.  
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This is strange. I'm overweight (but not obese) and my OBs (I go to RHJN, so I've seen several) have never suggested I'd be prone to get GD or pre-E because of my weight. I have low BP, but I've had swelling in my legs and feet since 24 weeks and I've gained 25lbs (I'm 33 weeks now). There are plenty of overweight women who don't get GD or pre-E and plenty of thin women who do. Yes, you're weight is a factor, but it is not causal.

Is there another doctor at the practice who you can see? If you don't feel comfortable with this doctor's prognosis, there is no harm in talking to someone else. Your baby is full term, so there isn't a significant danger to inducing, but it is better for it to stay in as close to 40 weeks as possible.[/quote]

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