As my EDD is fast approaching, we are anxiously anticipating the arrive of our Bundle of Joy. I sometime do wonder if she will only arrive after the due date & whether induction is necessary since she is already so big.
An induction is required if:
- your water broke but you are not having contractions
- your baby still hasn't arrived by 2 weeks after the due date (when you're considered post-term — more than 42 weeks into your pregnancy)
- you have an infection in the uterus (called chorioamnionitis)
- you have certain risk factors (e.g., gestational diabetes or high blood pressure)
- there is not enough amniotic fluid
- there is a problem with the placenta
- the baby is not growing appropriately
Some mothers request elective inductions for convenience, but these do come with risks. Doctors try to avoid inducing labor early because the due date may be wrong and/or the woman's cervix might not be ready yet.
We just gonna sit tight & wait for our baby girl to be fully ready to see this beautiful world!
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