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Delivery concern
Hello,
Currently 36 weeks 5 days.
USG at 35weeks 4days: fetal weight 2.5kg, Doppler normal, AFI 13cm, head down.
Please advise - Can I go for a planned C-section at 38weeks 4days or wait till 39 weeks?
Also, any chance of preterm labour/water breaking before that?
Thank you
The right timing for a planned C-section depends on your baby's growth and how your pregnancy is progressing, so it's best decided with your treating obstetrician who has your full scan history.
Next Steps
Please confirm the exact date at your next visit, since either 38 or 39 weeks can be reasonable depending on your case.
Health Tips
Preterm labour or your water breaking can happen before any planned date, so know the warning signs and reach your hospital promptly.
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Yes.
You can go for the planned Caesarean at 38 weeks.
Anything can happen to anyone at any time. So you can also have preterm labour or water break anytime. But it will not be a disaster. It will only mean that you should have an immediate Caesarean.
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