39 weeks pregnant

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39 weeks pregnant

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I am 39 weeks pregnant my due date is on may 24th . I was not asked to go for a scan at 38 weeks .My midwife checks in a small scan machine near her and make a rough estimate of water content ,baby heart rate and movements.should I ask her to write a growth scan so as to know the baby weight and water content as well my cervix length? She said she will wait five more days after duedate to see if I get pains naturally is it safe the baby to stay in the womb even after 40 weeks?

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Dr. Sana Vali Gynecologist/Obstetrician 14 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sana Vali

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 14 yrs exp Mumbai

At most places induction is done at completed 40 weeks . but if the bishops is poor meaning the cervix is not soft than we can wait upto one week provided there is strick daily fetal kick count , nst is normal and afi is good .

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