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Can I be induced?

I’m almost 35 weeks. My dr said due to how much excess fluid I have, it could make me go early, but I’m okay as long as I make it to 36 weeks.

My question is, can I be induced or does there have to be a bigger medical reason?

My extra fluid measures me 7-8 weeks ahead so I am HUGE already. There is so much pressure from all the fluid I can barely walk, and the back pain doesn’t help that either.

I’ve been having Braxton Hicks regularly, and I just don’t see how my belly can get any bigger. I am so stretched.

So I was wondering if they can induce me for those reasons, or will they make me wait until baby is ready.

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Al

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They could possibly induce you even though it’s not medically necessary. With my first I chose to be induced at 39 weeks because my husband whose in the military was only able to be home for a few days and we really wanted him to be able to witness the birth of his first child. My doctor worked with us so there is always a possibility your doctor would work with you. No harm in asking!

Al

Al • Feb 16, 2020
I was told it changed a while ago from 37 to 39. I could definitely be wrong though!

Ev

Evelyn • Feb 16, 2020
Baby is fullterm at 37 weeks

Al

Al • Feb 16, 2020
Forgot to mention, I doubt they will induce you before 39 weeks since a baby is not considered full term until then now.

Sh

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I had polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid) with my youngest son where I had 41 cm of amniotic fluid when I went into labor naturally at 38+6 but if I hadn’t my doctor was going to induce during my 39th week because it made me high risk

H.

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Doctors won’t induce you unless it’s medically necessary!

Ce

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Unless baby or you are in danger they’re not going to induce you before 39 weeks. You’ll just have to wait it out.
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