Has anyone requested to be induced early?

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I know this is a long shot but I'm due soon and my husband might not be able to make the birth because he's deploying. We found out last minute and I was wondering if anyone has asked to be induced early due to special circumstances and if their doctors did so for them at 37 or 38 weeks. I'm debating on whether to ask my doctors but I don't want to be let down. Just wondering if it's even worth it to ask at this point or just hope for the best.

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If there is no medical reason to induce early, they won't. Inducing is not about convenience- it's about the health of both mom and baby.

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Depends on the practices rules and well as hospital rules. Most won't induce without medical reason until 39 weeks but it's still worth a shot

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Won't hurt to ask worse they can say is they are unable to do it

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I had a friend induced at nearly 38 weeks for no medical reason at all. Her husband is in the military and would only be in town for a short time,  so the doctor agreed to induce. I think it all depends on your pregnancy,  health of the baby,  and of course your doctor/hospital.  It is always worth a shot to ask!

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I'm 36wks 2day. I asked my doc if she could induce me at exactly 38wks which is the 22nd of this month. She told me due to changes with regulations in the hospital she could not do it until I was 38 wks and a some days along. Hoping she will do it on the 27th. Give it a try. Good Luck.

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My husband is also deployed. My doctor allowed an induction but refused to do it before 39 weeks. I have my induction scheduled for 2/10, which would put me at 39+1.

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I did my due date is Jan 23rd and my doctor gave me the ok my baby is estimating to be at around  8 pds 10 oz already so we're scheduled for the 16th of Jan

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The only way the doctor will Induce you early is if their is a medical concern or if you're past due. Sucks huh?

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I'm high risk and set to be induced at 37 weeks for medical reasons. My OB had to present a pretty strong case to get the hospital to allow it before 38 weeks which he said was the earliest they usually allow.

Most places won't induce until 39-40 weeks or up to 2 weeks past your due date.

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My doctors office will after 39 weeks. Just ask and see. You don't always haft to have a medical reason. At least not where I'm from.

Has anyone requested to be induced early?

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