I don't post very often, and I do not work in L&D. However this morning I read a Dear Abby that left me speechless. The second question for her was a man who was asking for advice regarding his wife's social induction of labor at 36 weeks. Per Abby, the father is outvoted by the wife and OB/GYN and does not have a say.
I know that this can be a touchy subject in regards to a woman's right to her body, but I don't feel that the risks of an early social induction were addressed at all by Abby.
klone, MSN, RN
14,857 Posts
Completely depends on the situation. I've seen women induced for pre-eclampsia at 28 weeks.