What should be done if no labour signs are seen at 38 weeks of gestation? - Dr. Teena S Thomas

Usually at the end of 40 weeks, we expect the delivery. But only 4% of the people deliver exactly on their date. Rest can deliver anywhere between 37 to 41weeks.So if there is no expected signs of labour till 38 week, we need not act immediately for anything about this. We need to counsel the patients to be carefully watching baby movements which is very important because the entire progress and the further wait on the pregnancy depending on the mother’s feeling on the baby movements. So if there is any decline in the baby movements, then we gave to do a non stress test. At 38 or 39 weeks also we can ask for non-stress test which is an indication of a fetal well-being. So waiting till 40 weeks is usually required but after 37 weeks, the baby is ready to be delivered at any point of time, but we usually do not induce about 38 weeks. So what we usually do is be sure about the baby’s well-being. If required, get a non stress test done or biophysical scan done as per the requirement. Counsel and make the patient aware as what all signs of labour can be including pain, or nay leaking or decreased fetal movements or anything. So make the patient aware of the signs. Last thing what we can do is do a membrane sweep and try and induce a little bit in labour. But otherwise that is not required and can wait upto 40 weeks. Beyond 40 weeks, we can wait for a couple of days but be sure about the baby movements and the non-stress test. But it depends on the choice of the gynecologist and the patient to wait beyond 40 weeks. But this is what we do, beyond 38 weeks, counsel the patient for baby movement. Do counsel the patients for membrane sweep if required and wait till 40 weeks.

[humaqureshi]

I never got pain even after 40 weeks my dr induce me also but no pain and I was unable to walk and sit so my dr suggest me to go for c section.

[__rare.bird__]

lif AFI is 7 . in 38 week.
can we wait till 40 or 41 week for natural labour???

[afrinkhan]

3 9 week my baby head is down not came u can help me plz madem

[Smartgoals]

After 38 weeks my gynae is saying that its too late we should try some method to get labour pain

[agadi]

I had normal birth at 44 weeks. Only your body and baby can determine when they are ready ❤️

[vennilagilbert]

On 39th week and 4 days on symptoms just gas trouble pain what to do mam and this is my 2 nd baby after 6 years

[Juliespecialtv]

I'm 38 weeks and five days yet no labour sign but baby movement re very active, just can't wait to meet my little angel ❤♥💙😍💕

[rekhauniyal]

Will complete 40 weeks tomorrow.... No sign of labour yet

[sukamayoutube]

I've always thought pregnancy can last until 42 weeks, don't understand this sudden urge for people to give birth when it's still early on.

[iqragillani]

What should I do 39 weeks had passed no pain has started any tip or advice pls

[mahivlogs]

Its my 38 week nd still not labor pain
M fedup now
Y i am not goin in labor

[haripriyagb]

Hi mam, is it possible to do membrane sweep if the cervix is posterior?

[syedahumnabatool]

I am 39 weeks AND 1 day but no labour pain yet my date is 22 Dec 2022

[mariah]

38 weeks and no labor sign, can I induce??

[hamsashiva]

what should i do if there is no pain even after 40weeks over?? and never needed sissearion.. please reply fast now... I'm in that position and now i m not intrsted in give sugesstion to have normal birth...