A normal pregnancy is about 40 weeks, and the baby arrives around this time. If labor does not start for a pregnant woman after 41 weeks of pregnancy gets completed, it is considered overdue pregnancy. A woman has a greater chance of overdue pregnancy if she is obese, over 30 years of age, and it is her first pregnancy. In such cases, the fetus is monitored, and delivery is induced if necessary.
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I am currently on my due date. What should I do if the baby does not arrive naturally?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently moved to a new state at 32 weeks pregnant. I have applied as a new patient for a couple of hospitals here in the new state. However, I am now 40 weeks pregnant and still have not been processed in any hospital. With me currently being at my due date and I still have no doctor,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thanks for reaching out. I am sorry to hear that you are not booked still in hospitals. It is essential to monitor the baby and mother in the late third trimester. If it is already 40 weeks, you need to visit a doctor for at least a blood pressure, fundal height meas... Read Full »
Query: 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 tri... Read Full »
Answer: 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 b... Read Full »
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