Do you think it’ll be okay?

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So I’m planning on when I hit 37 weeks to start doing things to naturally induce labor such as a lot of walking, spicy foods, exercise ball bouncing, etc.. at 37 weeks baby is considered full term right? So I figure its okay especially considering I might not go into labor right away
Btw I’m going to also ask my doctor but I want others opinions.. I just want to try my best to not be like a week late or anything lol

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37 weeks is early term and some babies are still doing some important development.  That being said, if baby is not ready, simple things like walking aren’t going to put you into labor.

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A baby is considered “ full term “ at 39 weeks, but 37 weeks would be fine to start trying to induce labor ( natural ways of course ) because chances are all that will take awhile, or may not even work.

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Spicy food etc is not going to do anything 🤣 it is yummy though.

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Honestly, I started doing the same thing around 37 weeks. I'm now 39 weeks and my cervix hasn't even dialated. All of those things are simply just old wives tales, so I see no harm. As long as you aren't taking any weird supplements or anything, knock yourself out! Lol

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The longer baby is in there, the healthier they will be! Your doctor will suggest an induction if they feel like you need one. It's hard to wait but they are safest in your body with plenty of time to develop~ :)

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I think it will be fine because nothing will work 😂

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39 weeks is full term

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I had to be induced at 37 weeks for medical reasons and was told to expect NICU time since 37 is early term and his lungs might not have been fully developed. I wouldn't risk it, they do a lot in the last week's of pregnancy with their lungs and brain as well as building up fat to help them regulate temperature. I'd wait until at least 39 weeks. And please please PLEASE never even think about trying castor oil no matter who says they used it and were fine. It can seriously even cause infant death.

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37 weeks is still early babys lungs dont fully developed that early some can be but thats not always the case please keep that baby in for longer i know ot sucks but that baby needs to cook for as long as possible

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