Can I have a caesarean section at 37 weeks of pregnancy?

The 37th week is already the late stage of pregnancy, and it is close to the due date. In fact, not every pregnant woman will give birth at 40 weeks. Many pregnant women will give birth a little earlier, so it is normal to give birth at 37 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, pregnant women need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to see if they can meet the conditions for a smooth delivery. If the conditions for a smooth delivery are not met, can a caesarean section be performed at this time?

Can I have a caesarean section at 37 weeks of pregnancy?

When special circumstances occur for the mother or fetus, a cesarean section is generally chosen. Some pregnant mothers will inevitably have some doubts. At how many weeks can the fetus be delivered by cesarean section?

Theoretically speaking, the fetus is basically fully developed at 37-40 weeks and can be delivered by caesarean section. If it is less than 37 weeks, it is considered a premature baby. This is because the pregnancy period is generally calculated from the last menstrual period. If the pregnancy is in the first half of the month, the fetus may be close to 37 weeks, but if it is in the second half of the month, the fetus is actually less than 37 weeks. A caesarean section at this time can easily cause harm to both the mother and the baby. Unless there are special circumstances, it is best to have a natural childbirth, which is the best method for both mother and baby. If a caesarean section is really necessary, it is best to consult your doctor first and decide whether to have a caesarean section based on your actual situation and the maturity of the fetus.

At 37 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal heart rate monitoring is not ideal. It is recommended to have oxygen inhalation and then recheck. If it is normal, it means that there is no problem with the fetus. If there is any abnormality, cesarean section can be performed at any time. If there is no abnormality, cesarean section should be performed at 39 weeks.

These values ​​indicate that a caesarean section is possible.

Guidance:

The baby's head is not small, the placenta maturity is level 3 minus, the placenta is aged, is the amniotic fluid turbid? It would be best to have a caesarean section.

First of all, if the fetus does not move during fetal heart monitoring, it just means that it did not move much during the monitoring. It does not necessarily mean that the fetus is suffering from hypoxia. You can observe it after oxygen inhalation and recheck the fetal monitoring.

Guidance:

At 37 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is basically mature, but if there is no indication for cesarean section now, it is recommended to wait a little longer, because there is a certain logic in the saying that when the fruit is ripe, it will fall off. It is better to give birth around the due date or when there are signs of labor.