Should I get induced at 39 weeks or wait?

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I’m 39 weeks and have been stuck at 1cm dilation and 50% effaced and have not had any cramping or contractions. My body is having a difficult time and I’m feeling pretty tapped out.. my doctor gave me the option to be induced this week or to wait another week to see if I progress anymore but then to potentially be induced later on. Pros/cons? Advice? First time mama!

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I personally would wait. If you'll be induced regardless why not try to go naturally

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You still have another 3 weeks left to birth naturally

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Wait!!! Inductions often hurt more and can lead to complications as baby wasn’t ready.

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I would wait until atleast 40 weeks before considering being induced

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I was induced with my first cuz I didn’t know any better and it was the worst experience of my life. Labor lasted 3 days. With my second I let my body do it’s own thing naturally and my labor was 3 hours from start to finish. I figure my body knows what it’s doing and baby is in there for a reason, unless it’s absolutely necessary I won’t be induced again.

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I was willing to get induced at 39 weeks mainly because I did not want to go a day over 40 weeks. I looked up to much stuff and was afraid about my baby getting a knot in his cord. The further I would have gotten from 40 weeks the higher the risk of something happening due to lack of space for the baby.

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I’m getting induced at 39 weeks with my first

Should I get induced at 39 weeks or wait?

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