Re: High AFP = Induction??

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At Thu, 26 Sep 2002, Julie wrote: >
>Question...
>
>I had a high AFP test and did the ultrasound to check baby's spine and
>he is perfectly fine. I've also had to have monthly ultrasounds to make
>sure that he's growing well - and he's 50th percentile and Doc says
>that's perfect.
>
>Today I had an NST test - Doc says it's best reading he's seen in
>awhile. Checked fluid and I'm right on track.
>
>So today I find out that they want to induce a week early because
>sometimes high AFP results can mean complications with baby if he's
>carried for too long.
>
>Doc says "baby is perfect, this is just what we do just in case."
>
>So I'm going to be induced Oct 29th. I have never heard of this (this
>is my first).
>
>Is this normal?

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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