Got a new due date
I've worked out. I'll be about 37 weeks when I'm going for my section as it's been brought forward from my original date. My consultant mentioned about starting steroids next week. I didn't think I'd need to if it's 37 weeks. Or is that still classed as premature? Or could it be just the weight of when she's born? As atm I'm 34+5 and only weighing about 4lb 8. So, no doubt she'll be small when she's born
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@Zoe thanks. I was a little confused but better safe than sorry I guess. It was all a bit rushed today. Hoping to get more info next week 🤞
37 weeks isn't considered premature, but recent research suggests babies do still mature between 37 and 40 weeks, which may explain the advice
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My little girl was born at 37+1 and I got steroid injection just before my csection as they just wanted to ensure her lungs had the right boost and developed best they could. She was born 5lb6oz with no problems or needing a hospital stay so I’d say they are being more precautionary x