Birth ball exercises, Raspberry tea and dates …

Depends on your OB, some say 36 others say 37. Technically early full term is 37 so most prefer that. However, I am 36+4 and my OB and doula both said it is safe to start now. I will note my baby is measuring 2 weeks ahead as well and there’s high possibility I receive an induction date when I hit 37 weeks so this may be why.
I would just consult your doctor. My doula explained the EDD and GA can go up OR down by 2 weeks so you always want to instinctively subtract 2 weeks just to be safe. For instance, at 36 weeks, it is possible you are attempting inducing a baby as early as 34 weeks unless you are one of the few that found out 2-3 weeks after fertilization. 34 weeks is still 50/50 NICU while 35 is almost always safe without added medical issues, which is why 37 is the majority vote!

I was told i could start at 36. Im 37+1 now

I started using my ball 1-2 weeks ago when my baby wasn’t head down. Now they are. Also I think the birth ball prevents me from having a very tight and uncomfortable belly after working all day. Use it whenever you want. Use it when you’re not pregnant too.

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My midwife suggests lower tea dose starting at 12, higher dose at 36. Dates she recommends starting at 36. And birth ball is anytime!

thank you.