Am currently 40+9 and have twice been for monitoring since I reached term (going back again tomorrow). I was scanned both times for amniotic fluid levels but there was no mention of the blood flow to/from the placenta being checked. I thought this was an important factor in deciding whether to induce (which I am keen to avoid). Should I ask them to check this tomorrow? How quickly is the placenta likely to fail once it starts to deteriorate, do you still have a few days, or can it be quite rapid?
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