Of they over 5 lbs they dont need to go to nicu
My last baby was 36+6 and no nicu
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2 of my babies where born 8 weeks early and did not have to go to the NICU
No I had babies at 36 weeks no nicu and I had babies at 32 weeks and needed nicu. I have 3 nicu babies
I had my second at 37 weeks. She was small 5lbs 8 oz but otherwise healthy
My little one was born at 35w5days. She was not put in Nicu as her APGA score was normal and she just made the kg requirements. She was 2,1kg
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If you actually think about it 40 weeks is 10 months 36 is 9 months between those two set of weeks is considered full term
My youngest was born at 38 weeks. He was healthy and just fine
My son was 36 weeks and did not go to the NICU.
Mine was born exactly at 37 weeks and he didnât need it. 7lbs 6 oz
Boys are lazy girls do better at 37 weeks than boys. I worked newborn nursery
My twins were in the nicu bec they were born at 35 and 5 days. Upside, they were over 7lbs each. They only spent 3 days there then a step down.
My daughters were born at 37 and 38 weeks and neither one went to the NICU.
Every baby and situation is different. My friendâs 34 weeker did no NICU time and my 37 weeker did a week.
My daughter was born at 36 weeks didnât even need oxygen.
I had a 38 weeker and he was mediflighted and spent 4 days in nicu. Just depends on circumstances
My water broke at 37 weeksâŚbaby was healthyâŚno need to worryâŚ
All 3 of ny babies were 36 weeks and all fine. My second being the smallest and i went home 6 hours after having him he is 17 now
My son natural came 3 weeks early he was and is fine that was almost 36 yrs ago
I went into early labor at 37 weeks and she didnât spend anytime in the nicu she was 5 lb 14 oz
My youngest was induced at 37 weeks. She was 5lbs 9oz and was completely healthy. My son was born at 38 weeks naturally and was 5lbs 4oz. Also completely healthy.
My daughter was born at 35 1/2 weeks. 5 lbs 4 oz. She was just fine.
My twins were a scheduled repeat section at 37.2 weeks and neither needed NICU
My son was born at 37 weeks and was already 7lbs 7oz. He was perfectly fine.
My oldest son was in a incubator for warmth and he was 38 weeks. I was born late and I was in the incubator because I was underweight.
My daughter was born at 37 weeks exactly and we came home two days later. She was 6lbs 9oz.
My daughters were both c sections at 37 weeks and were perfectly fine
They try to get to 36 weeks gestation so NICU is less likely to be needed.
Everything should be fine at 37 weeks.? Iâm an RN many babies are born at 37 weeks including my 2 kids.
At 38 weeks my baby was 6lbs 8oz. 38 weeks, although 2 weeks shy of 40, is considered full term.
Babies born after 34-35 are safe and need no NICU until they are under weight or have any other complications
I was told the with gestational that itâs an automatic NICU for the baby.
My 5th child was born at 37 weeks and 1 day due to my blood pressure and he didnât need anything
It just depends I had my son at 37 weeks. He only had to be in the NICU for 5 days. He was a full baby though he was 7lbs 3ounces 19inches long.
37 weeks is considered term! But it all depends on how the baby is doing
I had my twins at 32 weeks. They were in the NICU for 2 weeks. I had my other daughter at 38 weeks and we were home in 2 days.
I had my daughter at 37 weeks and she was just fine. No NICU here.
There is no way of knowing until the baby is born. Too many factors involved. Full term babies have needed NICU.
I have fibroids and both of my children were delivered at 37 weeks via cesarean section. We went home after 3 days. They are 6 and 1.
My little boy was born at 35 weeks, he was 6 3 and no nicu was needed
My twins were born at 36 weeks one did for 24 hrs and the other one did not they are both prefect at 12 yrs old now had pregnancy induced hives
They gave me steroids just in case for her lungs she came on her own at 35 and 6 days (maternal trauma at 34 weeks) and her Apgar score was perfect 
4 of my grands were born a month early & only 1 had to stay a week. No NICU but under billi lights medicine & care is so advanced now.
Even if it s full them it might have to go to Nick because it might have trouble regulating its blood sugar so they take them to keep an eye on the baby but other wise problem not
All babies will be different⌠I had baby #5 at 32 weeks and she was fine, no issues. She was 5lb 8oz and she was a c-section, we went home in the normal 3 days.
My son was born at 37 weeks 6 days and he was healthy as can be
My daughter was born at 35 weeks and stayed one extra day
No most of mine were born at 37 weeks
My twins were born at 34 weeks 5lb 7oz 5lbs 11oz both were fine. No NICU. Prayers for you and baby.
My middle kiddo was born at 37 weeks and was fineâŚmy youngest was born at 38 and was fineâŚboth latched just fine
Two of my babies was born at 34 weeks, two were born at 36 weeks and none stayed in NICU after being born.
All depends on of the baby needs additional care at birth . Itâs Neonatal ICU (ICU for babies) wether they are premature or not.
Just depends on the baby. I had my son at 38w3d and he was fine. He weighed 8lbs 2.5oz
I had my first at 36 weeks, no Nicu. My second was at 34 weeks and we have a mandatory 72 hours in the nicu.
Mine was born at 46 weeks and she was fine. Donât worry.
Both of mine were born at 37 weeks and no
My daughter was and she did not need to be in the NICU
My son was born at exactly 37 weeks and he was ready to leave the hospital before me , he was never in the NICU
My little girl was born at 34 weeks and was ok to go home next day I think it all varies woman to woman x
My son came early at 37 weeks and was not in NICU. He was 6Lb
My first daughter was 37 weeks and no nicu and 6lbs 9oz No issues. My second was 38 weeks. Almost 9 lbs and needed nicu for jaundice and stomach issues. She was like the biggest baby in the nicu lol
Yes. My daughter was born at 37 weeks weighing 4lbs 1oz she was in the nicu for feeds it took her 2.5 weeks.
Had my son at 30 weeks (didnât know I was pregnant with him) he stayed in the hospital for about a month.
My twins were born at 32.5 wks and had no nicu time. 16 hrs in special care.
I had my son as 37+6 they kept changing induction date was originally at 37 weeks he came out fine bo nicu
I had gestational diabetes I was induced at 37 weeks he was absolutely fine
It depends on the babies health not how far in gestation.
My son was 3 weeks and 3 days early. He was fine. That was 31 years ago.
5 kids at 36 weeks all were great!
They should be keeping track of weight with biophysical ultrasounds
My son was 38 weeks (basically 37 and a couple days) and he came out 7 pounds 4 ounces 
dont worry too too much
All 3 of my kids were more than 3wks early, the earliest was 2months, and the only to need NICU
Depends on risks to baby, and how baby is and how small they are but they are classed as full term at 37, 2 of mine were 37 weeks and didnât need icu
Nope I have 2 37 week babies and they didnât need nicu⌠on did have jaundice and needed the light for about 2-3 days but thatâs it
One of my babies was born at 37.5 weeksâŚhe weighed 5lbs 13ozâŚno NICU and we went home the next day 
I had 2 babies at 37 weeks. Both were fine - no NICU
I had my oldest at 36 weeks and she never went to NICU. Brought her home at 3lbs, 12.5 oz⌠now sheâs 16 yo, 5â8"
I had my baby at 37 weeks he was 4lbs and no nicu. I had my oldest at 32 weeks he was 4lbs 10oz and still no nicu
Not all. My twins were born at 37 weeks and we went home the next day.
If the babies weight tenp eating and breathing all normal youâll go home in a day or two
My 37 weeker was in the nicu for 8 days. All depends on your baby.
My son was 18 days early and he was fine 7.5 pounds no NICU needed you will be ok
Iâve had 2 babies at 36 weeks and 1 was in the nicu one wasnât.
The biggest concern with premature deliveries is lung development. 37 is typically ok to schedule delivery of baby.
I was diagnosed with diabetes then found out i was preggo. I was induced at 37 weeks and 5 days. She wasnt a nicu baby. 7 lbs 4 oz 
I was induced at 37 weeks and she was born 7lbs 8 ounces. No NICU
I had my 4th at 35 weeks and she was born at 6lbs 2 oz and never had to go to nicu
My daughter was born at 36 weeks and she came home with me a day later
I had my son at 37 weeks. He was a very healthy 4lb 15oz baby! We went home 24hrs after he was born
My twins were born at 36 weeks on the dot. Weighing 5.6 and 5.12 no nicu stay
My second was born two weeks early and my third was three weeks early. Neither had to stay in the NICU. They both breastfed just fine.
Not all. My daughter was 37 weeks 5lbs and fine
I had my 2 at 37 weeks (37+1 & 37+2) itâs all dependent on the baby themselves hun- depends how they do and how big etc xx I was also T1
I had all of my babies(3) 2 weeks early and they were and are still healthy.
My youngest was 37 weeks and was fine but he also weighed 7lbs 11 oz. he was suppose to be my big baby. My oldest was born at 41 weeks and was only 7 lbs .
I had my youngest at 36 weeks. She was little but fine.
So sorry no advice to give both my kids got evicted one induced than emergency c the next scheduled c because of the 1st.
It all depends on baby. They should give you a shot at some point for lung development to help.
My last baby was 35 weeks and never needed the NICU
Hope that helps
I had my youngest at 35 wks and 6 days. He was fine and no NICU.