C Section Before 39 Weeks

In some cases the benefits of scheduling your c section early outweigh any potential risks.

C section before 39 weeks. Prior studies have compared the perinatal risks of elective delivery at 37 to 41 weeks gestation but didn t evaluate the hazard of delivery versus not delivering at a specific time point dr. This is why it s important to wait until at least 39 weeks for a scheduled c section. However elective induction at 39 weeks or one week before the due date has become more common in recent years said dr.

However the rate of c sections for babies born between 37 and 38 weeks declined 4 percent while the rate of c sections for babies born full term between 39 and 40 weeks increased 3 percent. 1 an example would be with triplets or higher order multiples placenta previa or fetal distress. If your pregnancy is healthy it s best to stay pregnant for at least 39 weeks and wait for labor to begin on its own.

C sections scheduled prior to 39 weeks have an increased risk of complications. If your pregnancy is healthy it s best to let labor begin on its own. If your provider talks to you about scheduling a c section ask if you can wait until at least 39 weeks to have your baby.

I know cs before 39 wks seems to suggest possible increased risk of breathing probs for baby but i ve also read that 25 of women go into labour before 39 weeks and the reason hosp it adamant i have cs is due to increased risk of rupture after 2 cs. The research was slated for presentation friday at a meeting of the society for maternal fetal medicine in dallas. Condition code 81 c sections or inductions performed at less than 39 weeks.

In the absence of medical need planned elective c section before 39 weeks gestation is not recommended by the american college of obstetrics and gynecology acog unless testing shows that the. 10 healthday news a new childbirth study says 39 weeks gestation is the best time for elective cesarean delivery for women who have previously delivered via c section. For all spontaneous labor under 39 weeks gestation resulting in a c section delivery please report condition code 81.

Your baby is expected to be very large. Your doctor is particularly likely to recommend a c section in this case if your baby is expected to be more than 9 pounds 15 ounces or you had a previous baby who suffered trauma during a vaginal birth. When you schedule your baby s birth you schedule either labor induction or a c section.