For a twin gestation, the risk of still birth increases after 38 weeks,
that is the ratioanal for induction prior to the due date.  This lady got
an extra 1.5 weeks!

WE all know that all babies are supposed to get 40 weeks of "cooking" so
they will behave like normal newborns and nurse like they are suppose to.
Unfortunantly, some situations to not allow that.

I agree with a previous poster that 36 or even 37 weeks is too early...but
given what I know, based on studies I have read (as well as a few SAD
clinical situations I have seen).....when my daughter was PG with her twins
and asking me if it was necessary to agree to delivery at 38 weeks like the
doctor wanted..I said, "YES"!!!!  Turned out the babies had other plans,
the water broke at 33 weeks  :)

Lori Peters RN IBCLC

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