Re: Amnio at 38 weeks

This is just my opinion, but that IS INSANE for the Drs to suggest. Especially since the weight can be off up to two pounds either way.

My Drs, with my last my Drs try to convince me to be induced THREE times in the last 2 weeks bc "it was a big baby" and you know what, I said hell no, if the baby is too big to make it out we can cross that bridge on delivery day but right now, he/she isn't ready.

My last ended up being 8.13, and yes, was big but you know what, DC came out, no problem, at 40w 5d and Im tiny. 4'11" and no hips to speak of.

Honestly, if you aren't comfortable with it, you are WELL within your rights to say no, and thats that.

IMO, there is no reason to take risks like that just bc the baby could be big.

Message edited 11/16/2013 12:02:28 AM.

Re: Amnio at 38 weeks

agree with the other posts!! Horrified!! That dr does not want a thanksgiving baby.

I personally would not do an amnio. I don't understand why they would need to at38 weeks. my first was born at 35 weeks and his lungs were perfect?! I know thats not everyone but you are certainly full term. Amnio is invasive and comes with risks - why add risks at the end pregnancy - you are so close.

I was induced for medical reasons but they never did a lung check first. couldn't they induce you without the amnio? I know inducing has its risks too though and the weight could be off.

C-section is not ideal but whats most important is bring baby out and home as safe as possible.

sorry you are going through this.

Amnio at 38 weeks

At 34 wks they said baby was over 6pounds. She was delivered at 36wks 4 pounds 5 oz.


There is no reason for an amni for 1 at 38wks. That is just crazy and it has a risk associated with it. Infection and possible risks for baby. Not only that but at 38wks your babies lungs are developed. I would say no way since they just redid the "rules" and said to wait on sections until 39wks unless needed. Tell him thanks but no thanks you aren't comfortable with an amno and induction for no reason. I would just wait and go into labor natural.

Amnio at 38 weeks

Honesty it sounds like he is just trying to reduce HIS risk of having to be at the hospital for thanksgiving. Even if the sono is correct and the baby will be in the 9 pound range that in no way means you can't go naturally. My friend is tiny and she just had a 9 1/2 pound baby naturally.

Re: Amnio at 38 weeks

I was induced at 38 weeks for medical reasons (no amnio). I ended up with a c-section after about 24 hours. I had to be induced. Personally, I wouldn't induce early because of size. Growth sonos can be way off and inductions can lead to more intervention, especially c-sections.

Amnio at 38 weeks

def def def DO NOT do an amnio and induce based solely on estimate size!! esp if you dont have GD or anything that would put you at higher risk for a larger than average baby.
our bodies are made to deliver the size baby we grow. you really really do not need intervention assuming all of your other stats are normal (like BP, glucose..etc). i think its absolutely insane to intervene with a perfectly healthy pregnancy at this point.

Re: Amnio at 38 weeks

Re: Amnio at 38 weeks

I agree with the other posts- I def would not do an amnio at this point!! I am having a scheduled CS at 37 weeks due to placenta previa. I was VERY concerned about her lungs being developed and questioned my dr about this. Both my OB and my high risk OB were confident at 37 weeks her lungs would be developed. They said its about a 10% chance or less that this would be an issue. Good luck with whatever you decide!!