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Induction to prevent problems due to large babies has been studied extensively and shown not to work. Babies of diabetic mothers frequently have delayed lung maturation and may have problems even at 38 weeks.

She >did an internal and found that I was no longer dilated or soft (was 1cm
>and soft 10 days before when baby was head down).

Not surprising if the head isn't there anymore.

She decided to hold >off on the ecv and I see her on Friday to see if I am more "favorable
>for induction" and then schedule the ecv/induction. I have read that
>ecv should be done between 37 and 39 weeks and once baby is more than
>8lbs the chances of success are cut in half.

I don't know how true that is for transverse lie. It is true for breeches.

I am worried that my dr is >waiting too long and no giving me the best chance and a vaginal birth.
>
>Thanks, Melissa

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