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NoDoctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, if you are at term and the cervical canal has not dilated, it is best to wait and see. It is not advisable to use oxytocin for induction. Generally, delivery within two weeks before or after the due date is considered normal. A pregnancy that reaches or exceeds 42 weeks is referred to as a postterm pregnancy. Since you are just at term, if the fetal heart rate, placenta, and amniotic fluid are normal, you can wait a few more days. If the cervical canal has not dilated, oxytocin is generally not recommended, as it has strict indications and should only be used in cases of cervical canal dilation failure, uterine inertia, or prolonged labor.