I've been invited to take part in a research study of women aged over 35 who are having their first baby. Basically they are trying to see whether all over 35s should be routinely induced at 39 weeks in order to reduce the likelihood of women over 35 needing an EMCS.
If I sign up I will be randomly allocated to one of two groups - a group who will be induced at 39 weeks (assuming LO has not already made an appearance) and a group that will be induced at 41 weeks.
I think participating in research studies is really important - this is an IVF pregnancy and I'm very conscious that I have benefitted from the women before me who have participated in research.
Any ideas on what the pros and cons for me would be if I participated? Is induction a particularly unpleasant process? If I participate it seems to me that at least I know I will be induced if needed at 41 weeks at the latest. Equally, I'm finishing work at 36 weeks so would be happy and ready for LO to arrive at 39 weeks.
The info about the study is here
What would you do.....?
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GreatSoprendo · 17/01/2013 13:05
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