amanda k

I had a normal pregnancy until it ended in stillbirth at 39 weeks. After delivery, upon testing, it was noted that cause of death was umbilical cord accident. In addition however, we found he was small for gestational age <10th percentile although no diagnosis of IUGR was established during pregnancy. The placenta was also very small <3rd percentile. No one has been able to tell me for sure these related to the cord accident/stillbirth.

I’m currently pregnant and I’ve been seeing a MFM who suggested 37 week induction to prevent another loss. I’m currently scheduled for 37+2 day induction. I’m wondering if this is too early, and I should ask to delay. But I am also terrified of another loss. Wondering if you’ve come across data of subsequent losses after stillbirth, or the data on these early inductions.

Thank you.