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38 week 7.5 AFI & 135 heart rate
Hi, baby movement were noticed suddenly low ,after checkup we got to know that AFI is low around 7.4 and heart rate is 135, No crevix open yet,Baby head down position,shall we wait for one week or take decision to induce labor in next 2-3 days ?
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At 38 weeks the baby is fully mature
You should proceed with induction of labour with careful monitoring of the fetal heart rate
Waiting can prove detrimental
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You didn't mention how much is the duration of pregnancy.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If doppler is normal then you can wait
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult please.
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