Is it better to have your baby a week early or full term?

Having a child with clinical indications for elective termination of pregnancy such as breech, macrosomia, keloid uterus, etc., it is generally recommended that 39 weeks of pregnancy (i.e., one week earlier than the expected date of delivery) is better, and it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions if there are no abnormalities. According to clinical data, termination of pregnancy by cesarean section at 39 weeks of gestation is associated with a high incidence of respiratory diseases in the newborn, such as respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal pneumonia, and other neonatal complications, which increases the chances of the newborn being admitted to the neonatal care unit, so it is generally recommended that elective cesarean section at 39 weeks of gestation is preferred for termination of pregnancy for those who are medically indicated for elective cesarean section. For termination indications such as fetal distress and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, it is recommended to follow medical advice. For other obstetric indications such as gestational hypertension, gestational hyperglycemia, and premature rupture of membranes distress, the timing of termination should be individualized under the guidance of an obstetrician.