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Q & A: Women’s Health

By Jose Aun | bio | contact

Q: Although my husband and I are very career-oriented and always very busy, we’d like to start planning for a baby soon. Certain times of the year are busier than others so we want to plan carefully. How do you recommend we go about planning our first baby?

A: In this modern age, the timing of delivery in pregnancy has become more important. In today’s world, women delay childbearing because of career, or other circumstances. Many of these women choose to have their deliveries scheduled to accommodate their busy lifestyles. To be able to accommodate this type of delivery, it is important to have very good dates in regard to the pregnancy. An accurate last menstrual period and a first trimester sonogram help to lock in good dates. If women choose to have either elective induction of their labor or an elective cesarean section, it is important to wait until 38-39 weeks gestation before undergoing the above. This is important to minimize the risk of babies having problems breathing because of lung immaturity. If this is an option for women, it is important that they have a thorough discussion with their doctor or provider to be able to safely plan their elective delivery.

Jose Aun, M.D., is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Aun practices medicine in El Paso, TX. For further questions, he may be reached at (915)534-7002
or you may visit his website at www.joseaunmd.com.

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