When to start trying to get this baby out?

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I’m 37 weeks tomorrow and wanted to try pumping/nipple simulation to get labor going. This is baby #2 and I’m still not sure when the time is right. Opinions?

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I personally wouldn’t get productive with trying to get a baby out until 38 weeks just to be safe. That’s just me.

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Everyone is different. I had my daughter at 37 weeks and she was 7lbs 8oz. I was in early labor and I pumped and was in active labor a few hours afterwards

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I won’t do anything until 38 weeks plus.

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I'm gonna hang on another week until I'm 38 weeks and then I told my husband we can start trying to get this baby moving. I thought he'd be pleased at the idea of sex again but I think he's a bit terrified now I've this big belly in the way 🤣

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Full term is now considered 39 weeks!

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I’m 37+4 and nipple stimulation does nothing but make me leak colostrum. No contractions from that.

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It honestly depends on your own personal feeling. If you’ve been in prodromal labor and your body needs a little push, I say go for it. Regardless of when you try, your body won’t go into active labor until it’s ready anyways

When to start trying to get this baby out?

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