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I read an interesting holiday-related post in Pregnancy. xxAidensMommyxx said she was out shopping around Thanksgiving and a clerk suggested she get induced a little early so she wouldn't be inconvenienced by missing the holiday -- and the clerk volunteered that her sister had been induced so she wouldn't miss the fun of Christmas.
xxAidensMommyxx wasn't interested in the idea of an early induction -- but the post did spark some discussion about when a baby is considered full term. And moms had plenty to say about strangers sharing their opinions.
First, the full term issue. According to Dr. Eva Pressman, Director of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Rochester, there are "different definitions of 'term' for different situations." In general, though, "infants born at the start of the 37th week or later are considered full term. 'Elective' or 'social' inductions done for the convenience of the patient or the doctor should not be done before 39 weeks."
As for what the moms had to say -- everyone agreed it was super-annoying when other people try to force their opinions on you, and the consensus was largely that if a baby shows up during the holidays, then so be it. But several moms did know women who elected to be induced so they wouldn't miss a holiday.
What about you? What do you think about elective inductions? Selfish, or not that big a deal?
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ahhhhh, no.
definitely not! What if it was way to early? How much fun would that celebration be if your LO was in NICU for a week or two? Its best to let nature run its course, unless that baby is not thriving in the womb.
i was induced 3 and a half weeks early for medical reasons. personally, i hope to never be induced again. if it's best for baby to stay put, and it's not harming mom's health, why force it?
I would rather have the baby in there for as long as possible even though you are miserable adn uncomfortable. At least I know hes healthy and safe in there
I was induced early, never again. doctor was pushy about it saying he didn't want to be in the hospital for christmas (was due on the 26th). i was induced on the 23rd. if i had known what being induced meant for me (pain wise) i would never have done it.
No way. People, leave your babies alone! They'll come out when they are ready!!!!
NO way! My child's safety comes first!
to burnt_crawfish that doctor was wayy out of line!! Most won't do it untill 2 weeks after unless MEDICALY nessicary!! I would have reported it or something
No, I definitely wouldn't elect to have it done. I would rather let the baby come on it's own. If it had to be done for medical reasons than that's another story.
I would rather miss the holiday than induce early. A woman actually was induced early once so she and her husband would not have to miss a Cubs game. It's just kinda selfish...