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C-section delivery
Hello Doctor I m currently 36+4 weeks pregnant. My due date is September 4. My previous delivery was c section. So again this ll be elective c section. I want to know when it's better to do after completing 39 weeks or can be done before that...I hve no complications in my pregnancy...
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Usually after 38weeks.
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Yes it can be done early if ur ultrasound reports shows sufficient weight and growth of baby. Let ur gynecologist decide
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Hello, The elective C section can be done after 38weeks, any time if fetal Wt and liquor are adequate.
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Dr. Sarika Dahiphale
Infertility Specialist
20 yrs exp
Pune
38_39weeks
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