I really need help so I am writing this now. I am 38 weeks today. Last Thursday (36weeks 6days) my baby was 5pounds 9 or 10 ounces. And yesterday (37weeks 6days) she was 5pounds 11ounces. My Obgyn said “okay we are doing induce next Saturday! The baby is not growing well.” My due date is 1/29/2021 but she wants to induce the baby on the 1/23/2021. She said the baby will be 39weeks which is full term. I have been reading about pitocin induce and its side effects. I am not sure if she is going to use the pitocin or not. I wish she informed me more. She was supposed to do pelvic exam but after she measured the baby’s weight she totally forgot to do that. 1)Should I call the clinic and asked the pelvic exam? I was in surprised that we are going to induce the baby so I forgot to mention the pelvic exam. I have not had any health problems so far. And I had thought you do induce when the baby is too big or mom has a health problem. I have not eaten a lot though so I did not gain a lot either. I gained Only 16-18 pounds so far. I made another appointment with my Dr next Thursday before the delivery date.

With my first daughter I did natural birth (18years ago) without any pain medication.

I don’t know now. 2) Should I wait and let my baby girl come out when she is ready even though she has not gained a lot of weight for last two weeks. Or just relax and follow My obgyn’s order. Trust my Doctor(?)

Please help!

I kind like that I know the exact birth date so I can prepare but at the same time those side effects scares me and if 3) she is not gaining weight isn’t it better stay in my womb as long as she wants? I don’t know. My Dr said the reason she has not gained weight because of my placenta. ( I think lack of sleep and stress) Before two weeks ago everything was fine. Worry worry. Should I wait until the baby is ready to come out even though she has only gained 2 ounces last couple of weeks? Or should I do induce at 39 weeks?

I am thinking that next Thursday (two days before the delivery date) at the last OBgyns appointment I want to see the baby’s weight again and if she gained more then I want to go with natural birth and if the baby has not gained a lot I want to follow my Dr order. What do you think about this all? Thanks.