Let Baby Set the Delivery Date
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As more women are choosing the date they’ll give birth, there’s been a trend toward earlier delivery dates. But research shows that babies are born healthier if they have at least 39 weeks to grow in the womb.
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Let Baby Set the Delivery Date: Wait Until 39 Weeks If You Can