What will be done

Pregnancy Day by Day • Sun, Jul 27 • Consultant Editor: Paula Amato, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist and an associate professor at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. She received her medical degree from the University of Toronto, where she completed he

After 41 weeks, there is a slightly increased risk to your baby’s health that may be due to the reduced efficiency of the placenta. After 42 weeks the risk increases, but is still small. Depending on hospital policy, you will be offered an induction around 41 weeks.