After spending months looking at the same date on a calendar, it can be distressing to realize that very few babies actually arrive on their due date. More in week 38.
After spending months looking at the same date on a calendar, it can be distressing to realize that very few babies actually arrive on their due date. More in week 38.
Going past your due date is very normal and, as long as there are no concerning signs for you or your little one, is no reason to be induced the day after you were told you’d be giving birth. Very few babies actually check their calendar and show up when they are “due.” In fact, going to 42 weeks of pregnancy can be safe as long as your doctor or midwife does some basic monitoring of your baby. Remember, an induction of labor does put you at a higher risk of needing a C-section, so if you can hold out until labor begins on its own, you’ve got a higher chance of delivering vaginally.
Read more about week 38.
Reviewed by Dr. Jen Lincoln, April 2020
Am told dat my due date is 5th of March, so is it a most day d baby arrive day 5th or before 5th pls I need to knw
Hi Oby, I’m not sure if I understand your question, but your due date is a (really good!) estimation of when your baby will arrive. Only a small percentage of babies are actually born on their due date, but usually are pretty close to it! Good luck!