Patient's question:
Experts,I am due on the 26th, and I haven’t shown any signs of labor yet today. On the 28th, an ultrasound revealed that the placenta is at stage III, with the deepest amniotic fluid measuring 2.8 cm, and everything else is normal. One hospital’s senior doctor said they couldn’t wait and insisted I must be admitted as soon as possible, while the other hospital suggested waiting another week to see how things develop.
I just want to have a healthy baby and don’t know what to do. Please advise!! Thank you!!
Doctor's answer:
Hello: At 41 weeks pregnant, this is considered postterm pregnancy. If the pregnancy extends further, the placenta may age, amniotic fluid may decrease, which will inevitably affect fetal development. Severe cases can lead to fetal hypoxia in the womb.Advice: Based on your situation, if the fetal size, amniotic fluid, and pelvic size are normal, induction of labor and trial delivery in the hospital may be possible. Whether you can actually give birth or not cannot be determined at this time. It requires the doctor to assess factors such as cervical maturity and uterine contractions.