Hellobee Boards Topic: Would you go across the border at 37wks?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Would you go across the border at 37wks? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:49:48 +0000 Ginger333 on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641898 Sat, 17 May 2014 16:57:05 +0000 Ginger333 1641898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would, and did (Canada into the US) ... but then I've been post dates with all my pregnancies and it never crossed my mind that I might go into labour that early. lamariniere on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641792 Sat, 17 May 2014 14:16:19 +0000 lamariniere 1641792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. LO2 arrived at 37+2 and I hadn't had any signs of labor until the day of (bloody show then water broke 4 hours later). Once the contractions started, she was born within 45 minutes Mrs. Coral on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641610 Sat, 17 May 2014 10:43:36 +0000 Mrs. Coral 1641610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @abbydabbydoodlebug: I was thinking Mexico too--like do we really need to have this conversation?! Ohhh Canada! :) Mrs.Someone on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641584 Sat, 17 May 2014 10:19:03 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1641584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think if you're showing no signs of labor and go 2hrs or less away it should be fine. But it wouldn't hurt to check and see what your insurance covers if something were to happen! tequiero21 on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641574 Sat, 17 May 2014 10:15:45 +0000 tequiero21 1641574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ i personally wouldn't but if u do, have a blast! bunnylovesbear on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641542 Sat, 17 May 2014 09:49:15 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1641542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I guess it all depends on which border you are talking about... Living in the US, I would probably feel comfortable in Canada but definitely not in Mexico. I live in the NE, so Mexico is far from home while Canada is a few hours by car. winniebee on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641473 Sat, 17 May 2014 08:42:32 +0000 winniebee 1641473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wouldn't LovelyPlum on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641462 Sat, 17 May 2014 08:34:33 +0000 LovelyPlum 1641462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ In theory, probably. In reality, the thought of that bridge in the summer might be enough to scare me away. Giving birth in Canada is one thing; I would be afraid of going into labor on that stupid bridge in the middle of a traffic jam :silly: matador84 on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641396 Sat, 17 May 2014 07:36:59 +0000 matador84 1641396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No since I had dd has 37 weeks especially. rachiecakes on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641388 Sat, 17 May 2014 07:32:04 +0000 rachiecakes 1641388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was around 30 weeks when I travelled to Montreal to visit friends. I purchased travelers health insurance for the weekend (I think it cost $40) and it covered up to $500K USD. I had to make sure it was one that covered pregnancy and that I travelled with my medical records. MrsMccarthy on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641227 Sat, 17 May 2014 01:42:53 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1641227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No but I wouldn't even leave town during the ending weeks. I am very cautious. I'd say if you couldn't deal with possibly givin birth there don't go. Babies come when they want to. Good luck! Boogs on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641221 Sat, 17 May 2014 01:35:56 +0000 Boogs 1641221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My first LO was early and I worry the same for the second, so I wouldn't. Though if I had to have a baby somewhere else, Canada isn't a bad place to do it. ;) tysonja on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641175 Fri, 16 May 2014 23:42:55 +0000 tysonja 1641175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Personally I wouldn't because having a baby in the us with no insurance would kill out finances:) (Canadian bee here!) and also lo#2 came in 3 hours from my first contraction:) I wouldn't judge anyone who decided to do it, though!!:) have a great anniversary regardless of what u decide to do! CupQuakeWalk on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641154 Fri, 16 May 2014 22:54:44 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1641154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. PurplePeony on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641072 Fri, 16 May 2014 21:34:06 +0000 PurplePeony 1641072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Same as @MrsB2012: I went into labor at 37+3 (water broke) and LO was born less than 7 hours later. I'd have been a mess if we had far to go to get to the hospital. MrsB2012 on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641033 Fri, 16 May 2014 21:01:22 +0000 MrsB2012 1641033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No. I had my baby just after 37 weeks and labour was really quick. Wouldn't risk it. sunny on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641032 Fri, 16 May 2014 20:59:26 +0000 sunny 1641032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. I would be worried about the costs and because I'm not a citizen of the US, my LOs need to be born here to be citizens! Anagram on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641030 Fri, 16 May 2014 20:57:41 +0000 Anagram 1641030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would probably do it if I were showing no labor signs. I work an hour away from home and it's closer to 2 hours in Friday traffic sometimes but I still went to work every day in my 3rd trimester (until the week before LO arrived). It's not a different country but I feel like unless you have incredibly fast laboratory, you have time. If it makes you feel more prepared-- keep your hospital bags in the trunk. blackbird on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1641013 Fri, 16 May 2014 20:38:58 +0000 blackbird 1641013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No. Foodnerd81 on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640986 Fri, 16 May 2014 20:20:35 +0000 Foodnerd81 1640986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @abbydabbydoodlebug: haha me too! snowjewelz on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640976 Fri, 16 May 2014 20:10:08 +0000 snowjewelz 1640976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I feel like it'd be okay... It's just 2 hours away. If for some reason you are starting to labor, it would suck but you should still have plenty of time to make it back? abbydabbydoodlebug on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640973 Fri, 16 May 2014 20:04:54 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 1640973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Lol, when I read this I automatically assumed you meant Mexico, and I was like hell no! I was like, why is everyone talking about Canada? Haha. Smurfette on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640950 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:41:50 +0000 Smurfette 1640950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope heartonastring on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640949 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:41:09 +0000 heartonastring 1640949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would lean toward no. Do you have travel insurance and have you checked to make sure it would cover you while travelling late in your pregnancy? regberadaisy on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640931 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:31:18 +0000 regberadaisy 1640931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ haha the more I think about it the more I'm thinking no. The insurance i have now will cover my L&D in full. Grace on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640929 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:29:40 +0000 Grace 1640929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Only if I had insurance. Canadian hospitals will send you a ginormous bill if you had your baby here. Charm54 on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640903 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:16:36 +0000 Charm54 1640903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wouldn't cross the border because US hospital costs are $$$!! My private insurance would have covered a bit but not fully. I would check into your policy. When we were in Maine when I was 7 months pregnant my dh joked that if I went into labor I would have to cross my legs while we high tailed it back to Canada! Lol oliviaoblivia on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640895 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:10:11 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1640895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd do it your case but I wouldn't do in reverse. Having a baby in the US without insurance coverage freaks me out. Canada would take good care of you if anything happened while you were here. mrsjazz on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640882 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:03:39 +0000 mrsjazz 1640882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @locavore_mama: I mean, anything could happen. I would be more worried about how I felt physically than going into labor. How far is your hospital away from there and how long were you in labor with your LO? I think if you want to go, you should go, and just have a game plan. For instance if you start experiencing real contractions before the trip, then cancel. Man, I wish Canada still gave citizenship to babies born there because I'd go over to have my baby just for that! :silly: regberadaisy on "Would you go across the border at 37wks?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-across-the-border-at-37wks#post-1640872 Fri, 16 May 2014 18:58:38 +0000 regberadaisy 1640872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrsjazz: yes! Considering a day trip across the border our anniversary. And yes, I'm worried about going into labor across border.