More of my friends than not have been induced when they have got to 41+ weeks, none of whom made it to 42 weeks. This got me thinking several things:
Firstly, the EDD is just that 'estimated'.
Plus, isn't the gestational period in France considered 42 weeks rather than 40 - so going up to 42 weeks there would not be considered the wrong thing to do? (I read this on MN so apologies if this is actually wrong!)
Lastly, have inductions been responsible for a massive improvement in sucessful births in this country?
Are they really as crucial as you may be led to believe...?
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Why are so many women now induced when they are classified as 'overdue'...?
babysaurus · 28/02/2012 12:05
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