being induced at 39 weeks because of bmi?

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my doctor told me yesterday that they will induce me at 39 weeks because my BMI is too high and obese women have a greater chance of stillbirth if they carry too long. I'm torn on whether or not I want to allow this. on one hand it being scheduled make my life easier because my husband travels for work and we never know where he's going to or when he will be home. if I'm induced then he can definitely get off work and be with me. if I go naturally and he's not home he will have to hop on a plane. but reading that inductions and cause a lot of problems and leads to a greater chance of c sections makes me worry. I've ready that my weight isn't enough of a medical reason to induce me. I'm 30 years old 373 lbs and 5'11". this is our first child and I'm currently 29 weeks. any advice is welcomed. I am delivering at the best children's hospital in the state so I have a lot of faith in my doctors. the delivery floor has 4 doctors at all times so I do t think its necessarily a convenience thing for them to schedule inductions because they are always there. so I'm just concerned. I just want a healthy baby and hopefully and easy delivery.

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Because of your age and weight this is going to be healthiest for the baby so they can monitor you and the baby very closely during labor especially during contractions. Inductions are not always a bad thing if you are healthy with no high blood pressure and diabetes and you have been eating healthy and exercising during your pregnancy than the chances of c section are lower and you should have a smooth delivery!

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uhhh it's only one week early. If they think that is what is best for your baby than I guess it doesn't really  matter how you feel about it.

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This just happened to me last week! My OB was worried about correlation with my BMI (49) and stillbirth. While it was a pain in the ass, it is possible to have a good induction experience. I was induced at 38+4 with cervadil and then when my water broke (4 hours later, but I had also been having mild contractions for days) they put me on pitocin. The pitocin threw out my plans for a natural childbirth (got to 7cm dilated and then begged for an epidural with overlapping contractions), and then two hours later, pushed out my healthy babe, in about 20 minutes. I think the epidural probably saved me from a c section, it dilated me rapidly. Anyway, there's another side to every statistic, so try not to focus on the possible interventions and just on getting that baby in your arms. Good luck!

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I haven't heard that before. Since it doesn't quite feel right to you, maybe you can ask at your next apt for the studies around that statistic? And ask how much of an increased risk there is? That way you understand better and can make an informed decision.

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I was induced with my first at first I was happy to be induced. However on reflection I wish I hadn’t been. I ended up having a long uncomfortable labor where I was bed bound because of all the monitors. I hated that I was bed bound I wish they would have let me have the freedom of movement. I ended up having an emergency c section and I felt like I received pressure from the hospital for that to happen. When I had my second son I went into natural labor and found the whole experience different for the better and I also had a natural delivery. It was incredible and the recovery was straight away. I’m now pregnant with our 3 baby a girl  I’m 30 wk. For the first time I have GD and have already been told I could be induced early with this one. That scares me as I feel like if that happed I will have a difficult labor. 😔

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I was induced with my first and had a very easy delivery once the doctor broke my water she was out in 4 hours only had to push twice I even napped for some of that once I got an epidural. My second I had to have contractions induced because my water broke and I was not having any, same thing very easy. Every person and baby is different and you will never know what is going to happen until it does. This pregnancy my doctor has talked about inducing early or a c section. Out of the 2 I will choose to be induced but if I have to have a c section I will do what's best for the baby's.

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thanks everybody

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Honestly I would just do it. One week early and its planned. I would do what’s healthiest for your baby and make the process smoother for you and your husband!

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If you want a healthy baby then follow your doctors instructions! Ask them the questions you have not ransoms?! Number one priority is your baby and you don’t want a stillborn

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I was 22 with my first, weighing at 281, and my weight was never brought up. I was induced bc of gestational diabetes. Which they didn't catch till later on, but still weight was never an issue. Idk why it would be for you..?

being induced at 39 weeks because of bmi?

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