Hello,
I have an amnio tomorrow morning to make sure LO's lungs are ready. If they are then, I will be induced tomorrow Evening!!!!My question is has anyone else had a 37 week or younger whose lungs were ready without the steroid shot? Also, if you were induced what was your experience (Im a STM and was induced with my first as well but Im curious to hear others experiences)
Re: 37 weeks lung maturity
My DD was born at 37 weeks 3 days and she was great. She was jaudice (sp, sorry), but that was minor.
Good luck
My daughter was born at 37 weeks and 2 days. they did an amnio the day before and her lungs were fine. She came out perfect, not one minute in NICU (and she was delivered early because she wasn't doing well in utero).
Good luck!
I have definitely heard of babies lungs being mature at 37 weeks. That isn't abnormal. Good luck and prayers for a safe delivery.
I have been told that the risk of lung immaturity at 37 weeks is 5%. They give the steroid just to be on the safe side. I think its worth taking it even if the risk is low. I had my first at 31 weeks and because it was an emergency, didn't have time fo
I was induced anyways because of decreased fetal movement. I was on pitoci
My son at 37 weeks needed to be intubated and given safacturant....
In NICU for 10 days
ds 2 was born at 35 weeks with perfect lungs & 6 lbs 2 oz. only in nicu for jaundice (5 days). i did have the steroid shots at 27 weeks