Dear Abby and social induction of pregnancy

Specialties Ob/Gyn

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Good morning all,

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.

Your thoughts?

Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
I believe the awon standard is 37 weeks for preeclampsia but that is the earliest induction I have seen/heard of.

Completely depends on the situation. I've seen women induced for pre-eclampsia at 28 weeks.

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