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Is it okay to try and get baby out from 37 weeks?

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Ros2023 · 07/04/2025 07:28

So I am 37 weeks pregnant and had a midwife appointment the other day. She was so lovely, one of the best I’ve seen. She told me that I can start trying to get things moving now if I want to.
I know sometimes you can try everything possible and baby only comes when they’re ready!
But I was just wondering if you all have been or will be trying from 37 weeks to get baby out? Is that okay to do? The midwife said it’s fine because they’re full term from 37 weeks.
I have definitely had enough and am so ready for this baby so it would be wonderful if she was here soon but don’t know if it’s okay to start trying things!

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Ros2023 · 07/04/2025 10:22

Vpitta01 · 07/04/2025 10:17

I am currently 35w5days and my waters broke at 33w6days. I have managed to keep baby in for 2 weeks thankfully but I would give anything to reach another week and get to 37 weeks. So far it is looking like i will as contractions aren't getting worse and i have no sings of infection. My first came at 41w1day. She had no issues whatsoever and I would give anything to seal my waters back up and keep baby in until 39 or 40 weeks. Unfortunately I am not sure the hospital will allow me to....or infection could come before delivery, or my body could go into natural labour.
Those last 4 weeks from 37 to 41 weeks are so crucial for babies brain development more than their physical. It helps them emotionally regulate better later in life and know how to adapt a lot easier to things. Like I said, I would give anything to keep baby in just those few extra weeks longer...

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Wow what a couple of weeks for you. Your beautiful baby will be here soon! Good luck with everything 💕

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Beeches24 · 07/04/2025 10:23

Usa considers 39 weeks term. There's still risks for 37- 38 such as respiratory issues.

Littledogball · 07/04/2025 10:45

very selfish, just wait til it’s ready to come out.

remaininghopeful23 · 07/04/2025 10:51

I would look at it more as getting your body ready and working on getting baby into a good position. Watching your posture, walking, ball, pregnancy yoga etc. can all help getting both your pelvis and baby all lined up and ready for birth. No trick in the book will work unless your body is actually ready. But doing some of these things can mean an easier birth. Best of luck with your upcoming arrival!

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Ros2023 · 07/04/2025 11:14

Littledogball · 07/04/2025 10:45

very selfish, just wait til it’s ready to come out.

I never said that I am trying to get my baby out.
I have also had 2 children previously and I let them both come when they were ready as I wasn’t comfortable trying to make them come earlier than needed. I would always put my baby first so I do not appreciate being called selfish x

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Ros2023 · 07/04/2025 11:16

remaininghopeful23 · 07/04/2025 10:51

I would look at it more as getting your body ready and working on getting baby into a good position. Watching your posture, walking, ball, pregnancy yoga etc. can all help getting both your pelvis and baby all lined up and ready for birth. No trick in the book will work unless your body is actually ready. But doing some of these things can mean an easier birth. Best of luck with your upcoming arrival!

Yes absolutely, thank you.. I’ve been on my ball and having daily walks etc. also to just keep active. For my body and my mind! It’s been a long pregnancy haha.

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