A 22-year-old female presents to her obstetrical appointment at 39 weeks gestation. her pregnancy to date has been uncomplicated
. she is concerned that her infant may be larger than average, as her fundal height measures 41. on physical exam, her fetus is in a cephalic presentation, her cervix is soft and 1-cm dilated, and the fetus is at a -3 station. her membranes are intact, she is not contracting, and her vitals are normal. she requests to be induced. for decreased risk of complication and optimal fetal outcome, when should she expect to be induced?
