Hello,
I have an issue - I am 40+1 today by my dates but according to my 13 week scan I am 40+6. My hospital likes to induce at 40+12. I have already declined induction at that date on the basis the dates are wrong, but my midwife wants me to go into hospital anyway to start monitoring etc on that date (next weds.)
They will not change my dates, and are putting pressure on me re. meeting the consultant next week. But I want to wait - I feel like I want to give this baby a chance to come naturally, and whilst I'm not against monitoring, I feel like it's massive overkill to start at what I know is just 41 weeks.
Btw, I was using ovulation testers when I conceived, so I am pretty certain of my dates.
What I really want to know is what is the official guidance on determining dd? I would be really grateful if any midwives/docs could signpost me to some relevant literature. They won't take my dates into account at all. I have looked at the NICE website but can't find anything.
Of course, I hope I'll have the baby before then, but I feel really stressed about this, which isn't helping!
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Any midwives out there - what's the official guidance on determining due date?
FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 22/11/2012 18:32
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