my OB would not induce until at least 38 weeks ide hold off and just relax .. just my opinion

 You said play nice ladies. I wasn't being mean just truthful is what i meant didn't say you were patting her on the back just said i wasn't going to.

Quoting kierasmommy:

And I didn't pat her on the back and tell her to was ok to induce. I didn't see anyone do that.

Quoting katie11908:

 Im not trying to be mean but more so talk some sense into her. Patting her on the back and acting like it's okay to induce this early isn't doing her or her baby any good.  And i dont see anywhere she acknowledged she knew it was okay to not induce this early. When you decide to get pregnant there are pains and problems that come with it. But she need's to think of her baby as the #1.

Quoting kierasmommy:

It took a lot of courage for a mom who is obviously depressed and in pain to come on her to vent and ask for advice. She has already said that she knows its nt ok to induce this early. She's just tired and emotional an hurting. Play nice ladies. Everyone has days when thy feel like giving up.

 

Quoting katie11908:

 You said play nice ladies. I wasn't being mean just truthful is what i meant didn't say you were patting her on the back just said i wasn't going to.

Quoting kierasmommy:

And I didn't pat her on the back and tell her to was ok to induce. I didn't see anyone do that.

Quoting katie11908:

 Im not trying to be mean but more so talk some sense into her. Patting her on the back and acting like it's okay to induce this early isn't doing her or her baby any good.  And i dont see anywhere she acknowledged she knew it was okay to not induce this early. When you decide to get pregnant there are pains and problems that come with it. But she need's to think of her baby as the #1.

Quoting kierasmommy:

It took a lot of courage for a mom who is obviously depressed and in pain to come on her to vent and ask for advice. She has already said that she knows its nt ok to induce this early. She's just tired and emotional an hurting. Play nice ladies. Everyone has days when thy feel like giving up.

 

 

Quoting jewmaw13:

I'm not going to be mean and critize you considering ive been there before I had a preemie. It does suck being in pain everyday all day believe me I hear ya, but a dr will not induce you untill your full term or usually past ur due date unless medically nessicary. So try to rest and just think your soooo close you can practically see the finish line! good luck momma! (=

Quoting MsGrayciesMommy:

Off topic but.. how are you feeling? Still in early labor??

Quoting jewmaw13:

I'm not going to be mean and critize you considering ive been there before I had a preemie. It does suck being in pain everyday all day believe me I hear ya, but a dr will not induce you untill your full term or usually past ur due date unless medically nessicary. So try to rest and just think your soooo close you can practically see the finish line! good luck momma! (=

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Fight Prematurity with Awareness - Longer Pregnancies Ob-Gyns Say

November 3, 2011

Washington, DC -- Prematurity is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality in the US. While many preterm births are spontaneous, some babies that could be born at full-term are delivered early. During National Prematurity Awareness Month in November, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) encourages women to become familiar with the signs of preterm labor and reminds women and ob-gyns to aim for delivery at or after 39 weeks of gestation for the best health outcomes for newborns.

A pregnancy is considered full term at 40 weeks. In most pregnancies, spontaneous labor begins between 37 and 42 weeks gestation. Deliveries before 37 weeks are considered premature. Premature birth is the cause of most newborn deaths, and infants who survive may face serious illness, such as problems with vision, hearing, respiration, and nervous system development. Later in life, premature infants may have learning and behavioral problems.

According to the March of Dimes' 2011 "Premature Birth Report Card", preterm birth rates in most states have declined. However, there is still work to be done. "Preterm birth is very common in the US. About 12% of all babies—roughly 500,000 each year—are delivered before 37 weeks," said George A. Macones, MD, chair of The College's Committee on Obstetric Practice. "We're doing everything we can here at The College to educate physicians, providers, and patients about the issue of prematurity and are advocating to try to reduce the rate of preterm birth."

Most preterm births are the result of labor that starts early. Others occur when there is a clear medical indication for early delivery because of serious maternal or fetal problems. "If the baby is growing very poorly in utero, delivering the baby may be safer. On the maternal side, women may get very sick during pregnancy with preeclampsia or diabetes, making an early delivery necessary," Dr. Macones added. In addition to preexisting maternal health conditions, risk factors may include preterm labor or delivery in a previous pregnancy, smoking, illegal drug use, multiple pregnancy, a shortened or abnormal cervix, an abnormal uterus, problems with the placenta, bleeding in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, and little or no prenatal care.

Raising women's awareness of the symptoms of preterm labor is a crucial step. "While we can't always treat preterm labor or prevent preterm births, there are things we can do to improve outcomes in the nursery if we have an idea that early delivery is imminent," said Laurie S. Swaim, MD, a member of The College's Committee on Practice Bulletins-Obstetrics.

Uterine contractions—an often painless tightening or hardening of the uterus—should be noted. "Any woman who is not full term should not be experiencing regular contractions," Dr. Swaim said. "If you are having contractions that start coming every 10 minutes or so, you should tell your doctor." Preterm labor may also be marked by unusual changes in vaginal discharge, leaking amniotic fluid, vaginal bleeding, pelvic or lower abdominal pressure, mild abdominal cramps, or constant, low, dull backache. Women with a history of preterm birth may be prescribed medication to delay the onset of labor.

Healthy Babies Need 39 Weeks
"After 37 weeks of pregnancy, there's still significant fetal development occurring until a woman's due date. The remaining weeks are the time when the lungs and brain mature and the fetus gains body fat," said Sindhu K. Srinivas, MD, a member of the Committee on Practice Bulletins-Obstetrics. Despite research demonstrating the developmental importance of these last few weeks, there has been an increase in deliveries scheduled before a woman's due date. "We know that healthy babies need 39 weeks to have the best start in life. Therefore, The College recommends against labor inductions or cesarean delivery for non-medically indicated deliveries at less than 39 weeks."

Quoting Pandapanda:

Your OB shouldn't induce you if there is no medical reason to do so. Your ob would NEVER induce before 38 weeks, 39 weeks is better.

However.. you are being selfish and moody. This is NOT in your BABY'S BEST INTERESTS. You need to really educate yourself on all of the risks that come with induction and the odds of your baby being premature. The end of pregnancy sucks, but your baby being in the NICU for a few weeks is just never okay, especially if done on purpose. 

Suck it up. You only have a few more weeks to go.