I had preterm labor at 33.5 weeks and my OB put me on bed rest until 36 weeks and said she wouldn't stop labor after that. I will be 36 weeks in a couple days. If all continues to go well though, I hopefully won't deliver this baby until 38-40+ weeks.
But I'm not sure about the next two weeks. If I go into labor at 36 or 37 weeks, would you still labor at home for awhile before going to the hospital, knowing they won't do anything to stop labor anyway? All is well with both me and baby, and the growth ultrasound at 35 weeks estimated 7lb 7oz (my prior babies were estimated a full pound bigger than they actually were, but still likely a good sized baby for gestational age).
I'd like to labor at home for as long as possible and avoid unnecessary interventions. Would you head straight in or still labor at home?
Re: Need advice on 36/37 week hospital birth