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Induction talk at 41 weeks

What it is

Israeli hospitals usually offer induction between 41 and 42 weeks. Options: membrane sweep, prostaglandin, balloon, oxytocin. Ask what happens if you wait and what the monitoring shows.

Sources

• Recommended tests during pregnancy (May 2024 table) — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 02-09-2026
• Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

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