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Afi 17.8 at 37weeks of pregnancy
My afi is 17.8 at 37 weeks of pregnancy along with a single loop in baby's neck.. can i wait till 39 weeks of pregnancy or should I go for c section by 38 weeks only???
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U do not require a cesarean section due to a single loop of cord around the neck or afi 17.8
Advised to wait till spontaneous onset of labour
If no pains till 40 weeks I can be admitted fr induction
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Connect please
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Dr. S K Wadhwa
Gynecologist
47 yrs exp
Lucknow
If you are responsible for your action ( I mean whatever happens to you) then you can wait.
If you want your Doctor to be responsible for what happens to your pregnancy then give him a free hand to make decisions .
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
It depends on many factors. Consult with your treating gynecologist. You will get confused with the suggestions of online platform
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