Induction - when do they make the call?

Hi all,

I am currently 30 weeks pregnant - gone so quickly! I had a scan at 28 weeks and have another one at 32 weeks. At all the previous scans, the baby has been on or around the 50th percentile. I have already been told then, with me being diabetic, they will want to deliver the baby early. Unless nature takes its course, I'm aware that this will likely mean an induction.

I'm just wondering when they tend to make the call as to when they induce? I realise it will probably differ from pregnancy to pregnancy, but it'd be really useful to hear from those of you who have been through this before. It'd really help calm my crazy pregnant lady hormones!

Many thanks,
Em

Yes, I have been told that I will have a 36 week scan, possibly another one before then depending on how she is growing and so on. I know not many woman know exactly when their baby will arrive but it's been driving me mad recently, especially when people keep saying "this time in X weeks", as you said!

Hope you're next scan goes well, and that you're all set. I still feel completely clueless haha. Hoping that it all just comes naturally once the baby arrives

Thanks, @azure. I'm definitely getting impatient now! Hopefully they will give me a date soon, although I am hopeful that nature will take its course before having to be induced. I can live in hope

I know exactly how you feel. I've never been the most patient of people, and the not knowing is making me crazy at the minute! I've recently gone into a bit of a frenzy - cleaning everything (house, car, dog all included!), throwing things out as I have convinced myself we need more drawer space (completely illogical, but never mind)... My husband is as keen as I am to know when this craziness with end haha.

Let us know how Monday goes xx