As I understand it, if I do that, I'll be scanned, monitored and be transferred to doctor rather than midwife care. And no doubt I'll be put under huge pressure to induce..
But assuming fluid, baby OK, what happens if you go beyond 42 weeks, and are not induced? How long can a pregnancy last? Does the baby get bigger and bigger? I've been told there is a slightly higher chance of a c-section or still birth.
My reasons for avoiding induction and that I cannot have an epidural for medical reasons which means a painful natural birth as I couldn't have a c-section without an epidural (unless I could have a general...)
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anyone gone beyond 42 weeks and refused induction?
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stella1w · 25/06/2011 21:59
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