 Weeks 41-42
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Your Pregnancy At Weeks 41-42
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Overview
Congratulations -- you're on weeks 41-42!
Physical Changes
It is very common to go over your due date. After all it is just an estimate. However, be prepared that your provider will want to make sure that everything is still going well. Your provider will check on your progress by doing a vaginal exam. They will also check your fluid level and fetal heart rate by putting you on a monitor for about 20 minutes.
Communication is key here if you are trying to avoid a lot of intervention. Do your research on options that are available. Emotional Feelings
Ok I’ve made it to my due date, I get phone calls hourly, my back hurts…WHERE”S THE BABY????? Less than 10% of women have their baby on their due date. Realistically most babies will come somewhere around 38 to 42 weeks. You are not considered overdue until 41 weeks and unless it is medically indicated you have up to 42 before they should intervene. About Baby
Ready to go at anytime! Things To Consider
A due date is an estimate only. Try to keep yourself busy.
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