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moggiek · 29/04/2013 19:51

Not having had a baby for 25 years, I'm not sure about current protocol. My DDIL went into labour at 38 weeks with DGS1, but is now 39+6 with DGS2 with no sign of anything starting. Back in the day, we'd be swept in smartly for induction, but I'm not sure what happens now. Can anyone enlighten me?

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lightrain · 29/04/2013 19:53

Induction at 40+12 or 40+14, depending on where you are (seems to vary from trust to trust, from what I can see on mumsnet).

DDIL has a few weeks wait on her hands before induction I'm afraid!

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moggiek · 29/04/2013 20:06

Thanks, lightrain. TBH, she's not fretting, it's me! That's why I don't want to ask her directly about what happens now.

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lightrain · 30/04/2013 16:59

Ah, I see. Well, I'm currently 40+10 and waiting......!

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moggiek · 30/04/2013 20:20

Hi lightrain - how often do you see your midwife?

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lightrain · 30/04/2013 21:42

This is my second baby so it might make a difference, but from 34 weeks appointments every 2 weeks: so 34 weeks, 36 weeks, 38 weeks, 40 weeks, then consultant at 41 weeks to make an appointment for induction. Booked for induction at 42 weeks (well actually, I'm hoing straight to a section if no spontaneous labour rather than induction, due to previous emergency section. But normally it would be induction). Not seeing anybody again til 42 weeks, assuming nothing happens.

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moggiek · 05/05/2013 15:51

Any news, lightrain?

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