09/16/2020
Funny because it’s true! It’s just an estimate.
While it’s challenging to get a true picture of exactly how long the average pregnancy lasts due to the increase in inductions and scheduled cesareans—a good estimate is to expect 3-5, and even possibly up to 8 days past your estimated due date.
Hang in there, momma!
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/
Due date? How about the date that your baby is least likely to be born on 😂
Only 4% of babies will be born ON their due date. 75% will be born AFTER this time.
We are going on a journey! You are in the UK. Your 'due date' is at 40 weeks. Lets take a trip to France - your 'due date' is one week later, at 41 weeks. In other parts of the world, it will be at 42 weeks.
The average time for a first time mum to give birth is 41 weeks and 3 days and for subsequent births, 40 weeks and 6 days. So why is the focus so heavily on this 40 weeks!
There is some truth in the affirmation 'my baby will be born when my baby is ready' - they are NOT going to stay in there for a year. You aren't a zebra, or an elephant, who are pregnant for up to 22 months!
You are considered full term (UK) from 37 to 42 weeks - whether they come unassisted, with an induction or caesarean. Your baby will be born, generally by 43 weeks at the very latest. I understand that those last few weeks of pregnancy are exhausting and when you have people asking if the baby is here yet, you just want out! But we are all unique and our bodies and babies are doing important preparation for birth throughout this time.
It is not all for nothing!
Have you told people your due date?
If you have already had your baby, how many weeks were you when you had them? Were you in the 4%?!
Rp
