I'm trying to get my head around advice I'm being given and find the right answer. Tempted to post in AIBU but got scared off.
I'll be 40 end April. Due end July and have been told I WILL be induced at 40+0 due to age and so risk of stillbirth. I feel if foetal heart rate is ok and movements are strong then I'd rather wait for the natural course of things. Risk at 35yo is 1:1000 and at 40 is 2:1000 so small small risks.
What should I plan for at 40+0 if DC hasn't made an appearance? Can I say no? Would it be reasonable to say no if all was well?
I know induction doesn't necessarily mean major intervention and CS but it won't be the zen natural / water birth I was hoping for...
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Induction at 40+ for 40yo
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ScubaSarah · 01/02/2013 17:48
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