What is a menopause baby?

What is a menopause baby?

The menopause baby When a woman goes through menopause, her body phases out menstrual cycles until they stop altogether. The woman may go for months or even a year between having one period and the next. This long time frame is what may lead to a menopause baby.

Can woman give birth after 40?

Due to advances in technology surrounding fertility, pregnancy, and delivery, it’s possible to safely have a baby at age 40. However, any pregnancy after age 40 is considered high risk.

Are babies lungs developed at 38 weeks?

Rate of Lung Development Although it varies, a baby’s lungs are not considered fully-functioning until around 37 weeks gestation, which is considered “full-term.” However, because conception and development can happen at different rates, this not a hard and fast number.

Why are the lungs the last organ to develop?

The lungs are some of the last organs to develop in your baby’s body during the prenatal stage. Some important parts of their lungs don’t develop until the end of pregnancy. Surfactant is a substance that helps reduce surface tension in their lungs. It doesn’t develop until the eighth or ninth month of pregnancy.

Is 38 weeks too early for C section?

Kirkeby Hansen advises women seeking elective C-section to wait until the 39th week of their pregnancy. “A woman should make sure she is not having her C-section too early. She should put her foot down and not have it at 37 or 38 weeks just because this fits into the hospital’s plan,” she says.

How many days you stay in hospital after C-section?

The average hospital stay after a C-section is 2 to 4 days, and keep in mind recovery often takes longer than it would from a vaginal birth. Walking after the C-section is important to speed recovery and pain medication may be supplied too as recovery takes place.

Can I refuse induction and request C-section?

If your labour needs to be induced for any reason, you can choose whether to go ahead with induction or have a planned c-section. There are benefits and risks with both options so you should discuss your personal situation with your healthcare team.

What week are C-sections usually scheduled?

Planned c-sections are usually done from week 39 of pregnancy because babies born earlier than this may not be fully developed for life outside the womb.