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Why Is A Pregnancy Induced And A C-section Performed?

Hello, My friend is pg and she had a utlra sound with a special doctor and when she went she said the fetus was old and that there might be calcium bulidup and sent her to the hospital to be induced and ended up haveing a c section bc the babys heart beat went up and now i dont have any news but just know somethings not right do you know of any thing
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Hello,
Normally, in any uneventful pregnancy, labor is allowed to set in naturally and this happens from term, i.e., 37-38 weeks to 41-42 weeks. If the labor sets in earlier than this period, it is called 'preterm labor' and after this period, 'post-term labor.' When the fetus is post-term or post-mature, the placenta develops increased calcification and this may lead to reduced utero-placental circulation and fetal jeopardy. Hence, pregnancy is not allowed beyond this period and induction is usually done. Your friend had a similar situation and during induction, may have developed fetal distress which led to the abdominal delivery. Hope your query is clarified. Take care.
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Why Is A Pregnancy Induced And A C-section Performed?

Hello, Normally, in any uneventful pregnancy, labor is allowed to set in naturally and this happens from term, i.e., 37-38 weeks to 41-42 weeks. If the labor sets in earlier than this period, it is called preterm labor and after this period, post-term labor. When the fetus is post-term or post-mature, the placenta develops increased calcification and this may lead to reduced utero-placental circulation and fetal jeopardy. Hence, pregnancy is not allowed beyond this period and induction is usually done. Your friend had a similar situation and during induction, may have developed fetal distress which led to the abdominal delivery. Hope your query is clarified. Take care.