I am past my due date. Should I wait until the baby comes on its own?

Question

Hi doctor,

Currently, I am pregnant. But I have passed my due date. My first ultrasound appointment told me that I have a due date on the 31st of last month. It was based on my last period. In the second trimester, the due date was pushed forward to the 7th of this month. I went again on my third trimester and the due date was told as the 7th of this month. I am 37 weeks. I am little confused now and I am planning to have a baby naturally. He is healthy and moving every day with kicking. Do I need to wait until the baby comes on its own?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern and I will help you.

Share your last reports and so I can assess them and advise you. As you want a normal delivery, you need to wait for some time for the baby to come naturally. Certain ladies continue their term till 42 weeks and so do not be worried. You are fine. As long as the baby remains inside, there is better growth in the lungs and other organs in the baby. The doctor will induce you when you want it or the baby refuses to come out naturally. For example, if you have birth pain with the baby in some position that is not favorable to have a normal vaginal delivery. If everything goes well, you will give birth naturally by normal delivery.

I am past my due date. Should I wait until the baby comes on its own?

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