It’s very important for babies’ brains and lungs to grow well during pregnancy, especially in the last month. Doctors recommend that babies should not be born before the 39th week unless there’s a good medical reason. Sometimes, deliveries are planned early just for convenience, but that’s not a good idea.
UAB Medicine is teaching all of our doctors about why it’s best to avoid early deliveries that aren’t needed. This helps make sure that mothers and their babies stay healthy.
If someone wants to schedule a delivery before 39 weeks of pregnancy, she needs to explain why it’s necessary for her health. If she doesn’t have a good medical reason, the doctors in charge will look at the situation to decide if early delivery is okay.