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Reason for scheduled induction if baby not overdue

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plumcake2924 · 02/05/2024 23:10

Hi,

What medical reason would a woman be given a medical induction when the baby is not overdue? I thought if baby was in danger an emergency C-section would be performed.

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Twiklo · 02/05/2024 23:13

plumcake2924 · 02/05/2024 23:12

But why would an induction be planned weeks in advance?

Low amniotic fluid
Aging placenta
Etc
When my mum was pregnant with me she was induced earlier because of my heavy weight and big size

Meandyouandyouandme · 02/05/2024 23:12

I was induced early as my amniotic fluid was low.

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plumcake2924 · 02/05/2024 23:12

But why would an induction be planned weeks in advance?

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TheChosenTwo · 02/05/2024 23:12

Would they induce for a mother having pre-eclampsia? Not sure but I always think that’s an emergency situation, either to get medication for mum or get the baby out or possibly both?!

Twiklo · 02/05/2024 23:11

I was induced at 39 w + 1 for reduced movements

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plumcake2924 · 02/05/2024 23:10

Bumping

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