I'm 37+1 today. I have gestational diabetes and am 39 years old. My OB previously thought I would have to be induced because she thought my blood pressure might be an issue and/or the baby would be too big with the GD. My BP has stayed low and today's ultrasound estimated baby's weight to be 7 lbs. My OB said at this point she doesn't see a reason that we would need to induce (she is aware that I really want to try for a birth with minimal interventions), but she would like me to have NSTs twice a week from here on out, instead of just once a week.
Has anyone else had to do this? It seems a bit excessive to me, but if it keeps me from being induced I will cooperate. FWIW, I've been having weekly NSTs for the past 6 weeks and they've all looked great.