Induction or scheduled c-section before 39 weeks, anyone?

[gcudakroen]

Hi!

I am a reporter and I am doing a story with NPR about the change in the the definition of a full-term pregnancy to 39 weeks from 37 weeks.  I really want to talk to a mom who was scheduled to be induced or had a scheduled c-section before 39 weeks - or who is planning/trying to  schedule one now.  

This could have been with your previous children years ago, or just last week - but it should not have been for an emergency situation.  I just want to talk to a real person who has experienced this.

If you are willing to talk to me, please call me at 216-802-8464 or respond via email to [e-mail].  I am happy to have an off-the-record conversation to explain what the story is all about, see if you are a good fit, and then if you are still interested we can proceed. There will be no mommy-bashing - the intent is a positive and informative story.

Thanks!

Gretchen Cuda-Kroen

[Cynthia Mosher]

Hi Gretchen and welcome to Mothering. 

I'm going to move your post over to our I'm Pregnant forum where more of our pregnant members will read it. 

[Jaimee]

Welcome to MDC!

Can you clarify your statement about full term changing from 37 to 39 weeks?  Is this a change only in reference to planned inductions and c-sections in otherwise healthy women?  Do you have a journal article or press release you can share?

[~~Sarah~~]

Originally Posted by gcudakroen 

Hi!

I am a reporter and I am doing a story with NPR about the change in the the definition of a full-term pregnancy to 39 weeks from 37 weeks.  I really want to talk to a mom who was scheduled to be induced or had a scheduled c-section before 39 weeks - or who is planning/trying to  schedule one now.  

I hope you're early in your research because no one has changed the definition of "full-term". It is still considered to be 37 - 42 weeks from LMP. Yes, now the recommendations are for repeat cesareans to be scheduled after 39 weeks rather than 37 - this is not the same thing as you are suggesting.