My situation:
38 weeks gestation. Baby #4. Always have ITP (low platelets) during pregnancy. Platelets are what keeps blood healthy and thick, being low means higher risk of bleeding more as well as not being allowed an epidural . Have to take a 6 day steroid pack around 38-39 wks. Induced with first kid (will never opt for Induction again) because of it. Second kiddo, they weren't too low, natural labor, and was allowed epidural. 3rd, induced 5 days early only due to being sick with c diff. Trying to experience a "going into labor on my own" at least 1 more time! Midwife said today I am about 1 cm( not surprised) so she would sweep membranes at 39 weeks. I did have this done with my second kid, but it was 2 days before her due date and she came on her own. Anyone had this at 39 weeks or sooner? Did it Work? Im Nervous because I want it to work, so my platelets are at a good level. If I go till 40 or longer, they could drop again...
38 weeks gestation. Baby #4. Always have ITP (low platelets) during pregnancy. Platelets are what keeps blood healthy and thick, being low means higher risk of bleeding more as well as not being allowed an epidural . Have to take a 6 day steroid pack around 38-39 wks. Induced with first kid (will never opt for Induction again) because of it. Second kiddo, they weren't too low, natural labor, and was allowed epidural. 3rd, induced 5 days early only due to being sick with c diff. Trying to experience a "going into labor on my own" at least 1 more time! Midwife said today I am about 1 cm( not surprised) so she would sweep membranes at 39 weeks. I did have this done with my second kid, but it was 2 days before her due date and she came on her own. Anyone had this at 39 weeks or sooner? Did it Work? Im Nervous because I want it to work, so my platelets are at a good level. If I go till 40 or longer, they could drop again...
we’ll see