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12-12-2012 at 5:34 PM
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Technically full term

I had my daughter at 40 wks 1 day she is my first, and I had both my boys at 36 wks 5 days (coincidentally). They were sent home, close enough to term that both peds did not consider them premature. Well my second had reflux from hell, I mean projectile vomiting craziness. My third had ear infection after ear infection, had to have tubes, now has problems with stuttering (which may not be related of course). My first has always been the health problem free child. When she gets sick she never stays sick for long, the other two will be sick, and she won't get it etc..

I was talking with some friend who were in similar situation. They had term babies, but still were 2-3 weeks early, all of them seems to recount the same thing, the on time ones fair much better than the "early" albeit still full term ones. I thought it was kind of interesting. If you had a baby that was early but still considered full term do you find that they have a bit more problem here or there than either siblings or peers that were completely full term. I understand that is not the end all be all. I know plenty of full term babies with reflux and ear infections. This is not really a scientific conversation, more an anecdotal story time :)

Sometimes I think it was nice to skip the last month of pregnancy with my boys, but if indeed they needed to be inutero a bit longer I wished they would have stayed put a few more weeks. What is a few weeks in the long run. I did not induce (of course who would at that point) so it is nothing I did, just sort of thinking out loud, wondering what others think.

 
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12-12-2012 at 5:51 PM
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Just to add one more though, my first was so alert as a newborn. My second was the sleepiest baby on the planet, and I swear was never awake, just ate and slept. My third had trouble eating, he just wouldn't eat. They tried feeding him with, I tried feeding him, the said if he didn't eat by a certain time  he would go to the NICU. Basically it had been 14 hours after he was born, he finally ate. He also had to be in the billi- bed a few days after being home not eating well, losing weight, and sporting an awesome yellow tan! All things I found so diffferent with my completely full term, and techincally full term babies.
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12-12-2012 at 5:57 PM
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My first was 2 days early, my second was 10 days early and my 3rd was born at 36w 3d. I think the only real difference I ever noticed was that she was slightly slower at hitting certain milestones than my older 2... but still on track for where she should have been according to the pediatrician. No difference in health issues though.
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12-12-2012 at 6:00 PM
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There's a push to not consider anything before 39 weeks full term. Babies born at 37 weeks can get by without extra attention [no NICU] but I think it's pretty clear that they aren't actually fully baked that early! I heard a lot of insurance companies won't cover an induction before 39 weeks without a real emergency type situation but that might not be widespread yet. 

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12-12-2012 at 6:20 PM
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My daughter was 36 weeks and change and she had to stay in the hospital for 5 days because of jaundice. The jaundice wouldn't have been as big a deal if she hadn't been early and so small. It took her a lot longer to kick it than most babies. She also was exptremely sleepy for the first 4 weeks or so, and then was very colicky/high strung/crummy sleeper for months and months. I have read some research that talks about how the last few weeks in the womb are important for regulating the nervous system and this might have had something to do with that for her.

We've been pretty lucky with her health as a toddler thankfully but I definitely want this baby to keep cooking until FULL term (as in 39+ weeks) not just TERM. Cook, baby, cook!

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12-12-2012 at 6:22 PM
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There's a push to not consider anything before 39 weeks full term. Babies born at 37 weeks can get by without extra attention [no NICU] but I think it's pretty clear that they aren't actually fully baked that early! I heard a lot of insurance companies won't cover an induction before 39 weeks without a real emergency type situation but that might not be widespread yet. 

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My OB office has signs everywhere about 39 weeks or more. I am so proud of them for making those strides.

When I was researching benefits, I saw that both United Healthcare and now Tricare both stated regulations about not covering any non-emergency pre- 39 weeks deliveries. 


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12-12-2012 at 6:34 PM
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zonagirlie:
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There's a push to not consider anything before 39 weeks full term. Babies born at 37 weeks can get by without extra attention [no NICU] but I think it's pretty clear that they aren't actually fully baked that early! I heard a lot of insurance companies won't cover an induction before 39 weeks without a real emergency type situation but that might not be widespread yet. 

This.

My OB office has signs everywhere about 39 weeks or more. I am so proud of them for making those strides.

When I was researching benefits, I saw that both United Healthcare and now Tricare both stated regulations about not covering any non-emergency pre- 39 weeks deliveries. 

 

Mine didn't even do internal checks before 40 weeks unless there was a valid reason or complications.

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12-12-2012 at 6:49 PM
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I'm a FTM, but I was born 2 days late and my little sister was almost 3 weeks early. I have never really had any health problems, but it's one thing after another with my little sister (thyroid issues, chronic bronchitis, kidney issues, etc). 
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12-12-2012 at 6:53 PM
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I wouldn't consider stuttering a health problem :) I was born at 41 weeks, and I stuttered badly for a long time (but have always had awesome general health).

 
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12-12-2012 at 7:01 PM
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Well, my son was 9 days late. He was colicky and had horrible reflux. He's been sick quite a bit and just had tubes put in his ears. So I can't say the extra time resulted in him being healthier...
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12-12-2012 at 7:01 PM
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I just read something that said that premature babies are at risk for stuttering. The study talks about low birth weight and prematurity, I am not sure his weight was considered very low (6lbs 8 oz). I don't know that it does have anything to do with it in his case, but I kind of wondered.

http://thestutteringbrain.blogspot.com/2009/11/low-birth-weight-doubles-to-triples.html 

 (I realize that is a blog, but he quotes a scientific study, and references it) 
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12-12-2012 at 7:04 PM
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My DS was born at 36 weeks and never had the slightest bit of reflux or a single ear infection.  Besides one very slight case of HFM he hasn't been sick one day in his 14 months. 

I know 2 babies both born after their due dates that have already had tubes in their ears.  

In other words, I don't buy into it. ;)

ETA: Obviously, I wouldn't induce at 37, 38, etc weeks just because it's considered full term.  I would absolutely want my baby to have as much time as possible.  

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12-12-2012 at 7:24 PM
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I have not had my 2nd one yet to compare. My first was born at 37 weeks and did not have ear infections or reflux.  He did however have trouble eating/ breastfeeding when he was first born, was jaundiced, was sick a lot due to being in daycare and needed a nebulizer.  I am hoping that the next one will be closer to 40 weeks and will be a better eater at birth and not get as sick. 

I think the sickness also correlates to what time of year the baby was born.  DS was a small infant during the entire cold and flu season where hopefully with this one being born in Jan and not going to daycare until the end of March it won't be so bad.  

 
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12-12-2012 at 7:58 PM
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I was induced at 38 weeks with DD out of concern she wasn't growing properly.  She was 5lb10oz which was much bigger than they thought she'd be.  She never had any problems.  No time in NICU, fine breathing, nursed like a champ, etc.  She's very healthy, bright, and on track to be around 5'9". 

MH was born 6 weeks early in the 80s.  He spent no time in NICU, was nearly 6 pounds, and had/has no health problems.  He's extremely intelligent as well.

In contrast, my 3 month old nephew was born at nearly 40w and had to spend 5 days in NICU, has gastric reflux issues, and is extremely colicky.  My sister was born a week past her due date and has all sorts of allergies and really bad asthma.

So no, I don't think babies born earlier are predisposed to having problems - at least not past a certain point.  Of course this is all anecdotal evidence and opinion!
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12-12-2012 at 8:13 PM
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That is interesting!

Jack was born at 38w2d (but I suspect it was actually more like 37w bc I know I ovulated late with him), and he has always been healthy as a horse ::knocks wood::

 

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zonagirlie:
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There's a push to not consider anything before 39 weeks full term. Babies born at 37 weeks can get by without extra attention [no NICU] but I think it's pretty clear that they aren't actually fully baked that early! I heard a lot of insurance companies won't cover an induction before 39 weeks without a real emergency type situation but that might not be widespread yet. 

This.

My OB office has signs everywhere about 39 weeks or more. I am so proud of them for making those strides.

When I was researching benefits, I saw that both United Healthcare and now Tricare both stated regulations about not covering any non-emergency pre- 39 weeks deliveries. 

where did you find that information on tricare? 

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12-13-2012 at 1:44 AM
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Sagen:
I just read something that said that premature babies are at risk for stuttering. The study talks about low birth weight and prematurity, I am not sure his weight was considered very low 6lbs 8 oz. I don't know that it does have anything to do with it in his case, but I kind of wondered.http://thestutteringbrain.blogspot.com/2009/11/lowbirthweightdoublestotriples.htmlnbsp;nbsp;I realize that is a blog, but he quotes a scientific study, and references itnbsp;


Low birth weight is considered anything below 56 lbs i believe
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12-13-2012 at 1:49 AM
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I was born at 41 weeks not breastfed and have had all sorts of issues. I think it really is just a hit and miss deal honestly. I have asthma allergies borderline high colesteral and alot of joint issues. My son was born at 39 weeks with pneumothorax from inhaling meconium and has had pneumonia. I trust my doctor and my pediatrician so if they say things are fine then alright! Every kiddo is different. I do see where you are coming from though.
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12-13-2012 at 7:33 AM
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Sagen:

What is a few weeks in the long run. 

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Here's why your baby needs 39 weeks:
  • Important organs, like his brain, lungs and liver, get the time they need to develop.
  • He is less likely to have vision and hearing problems after birth.
  • He has time to gain more weight in the womb. Babies born at a healthy weight have an easier time staying warm than babies born too small.
  • He can suck and swallow and stay awake long enough to eat after he's born. Babies born early sometimes can't do these things.

 
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My first came at 37 weeks due to pre-e. He spent no time in the NICU, he had bad reflux & still has eczema, but nothing that I think is too crazy. He has always been ahead of the "norm" for milestones & he has a better vocab than most 3-4 year olds. He was a healthy 7 lb 6oz at birth & has never had an ear infection in his life.... I guess even though he was early, and not ready in terms of the fact that I was induced while closed up tight, he wouldn't drop and I had a c/s because of it, he kinda was ready.

 
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12-13-2012 at 8:29 AM
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both my boys were born at 37 weeks and neither one of them are prone to any illnesses or infections. My first son is 9 and has had maybe 2-3 infections his whole life, my other son is 2 and hasnt had one yet. no breathing issues and are rarely sick.

ETA: both were born Jaundiced. DS1 had to have the biliruben blanket at home for a few days and DS2 was in the biliruben table for 5 days and an additional 3 days at home. I do blame prematurity on that one.

DS1 was induced due to preeclampsia, DS2 came on his own after a struggle with PTL. i would not purposely induce.

 
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12-13-2012 at 9:30 AM
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What is a few weeks in the long run. 

March of Dimes

Here's why your baby needs 39 weeks:
  • Important organs, like his brain, lungs and liver, get the time they need to develop.
  • He is less likely to have vision and hearing problems after birth.
  • He has time to gain more weight in the womb. Babies born at a healthy weight have an easier time staying warm than babies born too small.
  • He can suck and swallow and stay awake long enough to eat after he's born. Babies born early sometimes can't do these things.

I think you missed my point, I mean what is a few more weeks of being pregnant in the long run :) I can see how that sounded other wise!
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12-13-2012 at 10:11 AM
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zonagirlie:
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There's a push to not consider anything before 39 weeks full term. Babies born at 37 weeks can get by without extra attention [no NICU] but I think it's pretty clear that they aren't actually fully baked that early! I heard a lot of insurance companies won't cover an induction before 39 weeks without a real emergency type situation but that might not be widespread yet. 

This.

My OB office has signs everywhere about 39 weeks or more. I am so proud of them for making those strides.

When I was researching benefits, I saw that both United Healthcare and now Tricare both stated regulations about not covering any non-emergency pre- 39 weeks deliveries. 

where did you find that information on tricare? 

The doc told me at my appt. I'm sure it's on their website though. They will cover births 100% but not elective C-sections prior to 39 weeks unless a doctor says there is a reason for it. 


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12-13-2012 at 10:22 AM
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My sister and I were born premature so I know what can happen when babies are born early from my parent's accounts. I'd prefer to keep the baby in as long as possible (as close to the 40 wks). I'd also prefer not to be induced unless emergent.
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