https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:57:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520956 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:07:27 +0000 ineebee 2520956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced at 37.5 weeks because of pre-e. Ultrasound showed he was in the 0th percentile for growth, and he was in the NICU for a little over a week. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520910 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:23:17 +0000 iluvboba637 2520910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for your responses :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520878 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:32:24 +0000 PinkElephant 2520878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, my 36w6d baby went home on time, no NICU. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520846 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:55:29 +0000 jaguar 2520846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Miss G was born at 36+5 and was a good healthy weight BUT she needed some oxygen after birth and had trouble feeding/sucking. She was in special care for 7 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520834 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:34:10 +0000 peachykeen 2520834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was born at 37 weeks exactly but they started inducing me at 36.6 (also due to pre-e). She had some jaundice and was on a blue light for a few days, but otherwise totally fine. They did have a NICU team present at delivery to evaluate her lungs but she did fine. </p> <p>Keep in mind if they have you on magnesium baby may be a little sleepy &amp; a lazy nurser at first, but that will go away within a few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520830 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:12:50 +0000 QBbride 2520830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a NICU nurse and I think it is dependent on so many things whether a 37 weeker needs time in the NICU. Basically it usually depends on whether they need any oxygen and if they're a sleepy feeder. Some 37 weekers are totally full of energy and good to go and some take a bit longer to catch on!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520828 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:00:45 +0000 CakeLady 2520828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was born at 37 weeks exactly. No nice time for him, though a nicu pediatrician came to take a quick look at him because he was gurgling a little bit when he breathed. It was no big deal, they just wanted to be safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520819 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:19:13 +0000 SweetiePie 2520819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes BUT it was because I had a fever when I was finally sent down for my c section. So they sent him to the NICU in case of infection.<br /> I probably shouldn't have said yes in the poll, since it wasn't because he was 37 weeks. He was a healthy 7lb7oz. Sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520809 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:57:01 +0000 Cherrybee 2520809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>37+4, 7lb2oz and very healthy. Good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520807 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:51:36 +0000 CRGmama 2520807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>37w4d and no NICU time :) good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520797 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:13:50 +0000 MrsB2012 2520797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first was born at 37.5 and no<br /> My second was born at 37.2 and they brought the nicu team in for delivery, but she was good, so they didn't even assess her. ( I don't think.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520794 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:09:49 +0000 Nutella 2520794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Spontaneous labour &amp; arrived right on 37w, was totally fine albeit very sleepy newborn :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520789 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:50:04 +0000 MrsF 2520789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter was 36w0d and didn't go to the NICU. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520786 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:46:55 +0000 jhd 2520786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My niece was born at 36 weeks and didn't need the NICU. I hope everything goes smoothly for you! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520774 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:24:21 +0000 LAZB 2520774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It really depends on the baby, but generally 37 weekers are fine without nicu time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520768 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:05:13 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2520768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 38w4d girl did have some NICU time. Everything was fine.</p> <p>Good luck </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520764 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:53:48 +0000 LilSprinkles 2520764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was born on his own at 37 and 2. He was perfectly heathy, and did not spend anytime in the NICU. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520762 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:50:55 +0000 iluvboba637 2520762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjd: oh good to know! Thx. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520759 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:48:36 +0000 mrsjd 2520759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In general I believe 35 weeks is the typical NICU cutoff. This is from a former NICU nurse friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520752 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:25:54 +0000 nana87 2520752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No-- I was induced at 37 weeks bc of low fluid and she was small (5lbs 13 oz) but perfectly healthy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520751 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:24:15 +0000 iluvboba637 2520751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad to hear all the positive stories! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520745 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:10:04 +0000 Torchwood 2520745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 33+1 only had to stay 15 days, so nowhere close to 37 weeks. I'd be shocked if yours did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520739 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:54:38 +0000 autumnlove 2520739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>36 and no NICU time. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520737 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:50:01 +0000 Portboston 2520737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>37w6d no nicu time here! He was 7lbs 10oz and healthy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520736 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:49:41 +0000 lamariniere 2520736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was 37+2, zero problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520734 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:37:48 +0000 kodybear 2520734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lo1 was born 37w5d and no nicu time. she came out at 6lb7oz and everything went perfectly. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520733 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:31:31 +0000 pinkb 2520733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was 36 weeks exactly and no nicu time. Good luck :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520724 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:02:06 +0000 arosebyany 2520724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 36+2 was 6lb 3oz and didn't even have to stay an extra day. (I was induced) He was and is a perfect healthy baby 😊. I hope everything goes well for you and the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-37-weeker-go-to-the-nicu#post-2520722 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:49:42 +0000 iluvboba637 2520722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be induced at 37.5 weeks because of high blood pressure. Just wondering if baby will need any NICU time. My first was born at 40+1 so obviously I have no idea about 37 weeks. Tell me about your experiences. :happy: </p>