Is it OK to deliver at 39 weeks?
Babies are “due” after 40 weeks of gestation, but evidence suggests that infant mortality and complications are lowest for those delivered at 39 weeks, when a fetus is considered full term. Some obstetricians have recommended inducing labor at 39 weeks to reduce the risk of complications.
Is it better to get induced or wait?
Inducing labor should only be for medical reasons. If your pregnancy is healthy, it’s best to wait for labor to start on its own. If your provider recommends inducing labor, ask if you can wait until at least 39 weeks to give your baby time to develop before birth.
What can I drink to go into labor?
With the end of pregnancy in sight, the thought of triggering labor is very appealing. You may have heard of a special drink said to help induce labor: midwives brew….There are different recipes for midwives brew, but most include some combination of:
- castor oil.
- lemon verbena oil.
- almond butter.
- apricot juice.
Why at least 39 weeks is best for Your Baby?
Your baby needs 39 weeks in the womb because: Important organs, like your baby’s brain, lungs and liver, need time to develop. The brain develops fastest at the end of pregnancy. A baby’s brain at 35 weeks of pregnancy weighs only two-thirds of what it will weigh at 39 to 40 weeks.
Is 39 weeks full term?
A pregnancy is considered full term at 39 weeks. This means it’s best not to schedule your baby’s delivery before that point unless there’s a medical reason to do so. On average, pregnancies last about 40 weeks (280 days) from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period.
How many months is 39 weeks pregnant?
39 weeks pregnant is eight months and three weeks pregnant. Next week, you’ll have completed nine months of pregnancy, and will reach your due date (that is, if you don’t go into labor this week).