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Re: Induction at 38w6d

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 11:38:46 -0600 (CST)

At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Jennifer wrote: >
>I am scheduled for an induction tomorrow at 38w6d. I am currently 4cm
>dialated, 90% effaced and the baby has dropped. My daughter (my first
>and only other pregnancy) weighed 11lbs 14oz. at 38.5weeks, which I
>delivered vaginally and had a very rough delivery (shoulder dystocia)
>and severe 4th degree tearing that I will never recover 100% from. I
>had an ultrasound at 37 weeks with my current pregnancy indicating that
>the baby weighed approximately 8.5 pounds.
>
>I certainly do not want to have a repeat of my first delivery, however,
>I do not want to take any unnecssary risks. I do believe that my due
>date is accruate.
>
>Is an induction in this case warranted? Are there any risks that I
>should consider before going through with the induction? I want to do
>what is best for my baby.
>
>Thank you very much for your time.

I think induction is a safe procedure specially when your baby weighs 8,5 pounds only. 

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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