Can I ask to be induced so that I deliver on or just after my due date?

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I'm not trying to deliver super early. I just want him born on the due date or maybe a couple days after.. can I request to be induced for no medical reason?

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Just let your baby come when he is ready if you are fine and so is baby then you have no need to induce

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It depends on the doctor. Mine won't induce until 41 weeks unless there is a medical reason, but the other doctor in the practice will not only the electively induce, but he will also allow elective c-sections for no medical reason.

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Why would you want to risk a medical problem for no reason?
In the UK no you can't. If you're in the US then yeah I suppose you can. Although I don't understand why anyone would want to do that for convenience.

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You can ask but they might not do it. Mine said they would induce a week after my due date but luckily he came two days early. I got my membranes swept at my 39 week appointment and that put me into labor 12 hours later. They will probably be more willing to do that to help the baby come sooner than actually inducing you

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My dr doesn't induce until 10 days after due date but my SIL her dr induced her at wk 38 because she was simply uncomfortable

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Totally depends on the dr. Most will honor your request though. Just mention it and see what happens. If you arent looking to have it gappen earlier than your due date i dont see many drs denying it to you.

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I think it depends on the doctor and hospitals. I asked my doctor out of curiosity and he doesn't  care about them one way or the other but the only two hospitals in town will not admit you to induce without a medical reason before 39 weeks.

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Depends on the doctor.

Can I ask to be induced so that I deliver on or just after my due date?

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