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Is A C-section Delivery At 35 Weeks Of Pregnancy Advisable?
Question: M goin to b 35 week on wed.. my doc preparing for c section exactly on 35 week....i have already taken steriods....will my baby b alryt if he born at 35 week?
Brief Answer:
Baby will have lesser effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
One can have caesarean section at 35 weeks, if indicated.
Baby will not have respiratory problems if you have received the steroid cover. It will also decrease the chances of necrotising enterocolitis, which is common in preterm babies.
However, problems due to preterm birth like problems in breastfeeding and admission in NICU can occur.
Caesarean section should be done in a hospital with good neonatal facilities.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Baby will have lesser effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
One can have caesarean section at 35 weeks, if indicated.
Baby will not have respiratory problems if you have received the steroid cover. It will also decrease the chances of necrotising enterocolitis, which is common in preterm babies.
However, problems due to preterm birth like problems in breastfeeding and admission in NICU can occur.
Caesarean section should be done in a hospital with good neonatal facilities.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Baby weight is arnd 2.5 kg....do u tink still he have to b in nicu????
Brief Answer:
Depends on other factors too
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Admission in NICU depends upon many factors like baby weight, respiratory status, feeding status etc.
According to baby weight, admission will not be required, however other factors at birth will have a deciding role.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Depends on other factors too
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Admission in NICU depends upon many factors like baby weight, respiratory status, feeding status etc.
According to baby weight, admission will not be required, however other factors at birth will have a deciding role.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
i ve taken steriods on 34 week 1 day and 2 day....24hrs apart hw long my steriod will work? until 35week 2 days??
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, steroids work for one week.
However, fetal lungs mature by 34 weeks. Therefore, there is no need for further steroid coverage.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, steroids work for one week.
However, fetal lungs mature by 34 weeks. Therefore, there is no need for further steroid coverage.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
one mre question my sister in law is in 36 week from past two days c is suffering from severe itchin in whole body...cld it b obstetric cholestasis????what tests we have to follow to knw d condition?can u give me details of tests?
Brief Answer:
Liver function test
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, it is likely to be obstetric cholestasis.
She should get the liver function test done to confirm.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Liver function test
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, it is likely to be obstetric cholestasis.
She should get the liver function test done to confirm.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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