It seems like your baby has opted for a late checkout, quite a popular option judging by the numbers. Fewer than five percent of babies are born on their actual due dates — and around 50 percent decide to overstay their welcome in Hotel Uterus, thriving well into the tenth month.
Remember, too, that most of the time an overdue baby isn’t overdue at all — it’s just that the due date was off. That’s okay — there’s still work to be done at 41 weeks pregnant.
So week 40 has come and gone. That’s frustrating to put it mildly, but it’s certainly not unusual. Lots of pregnancies last into week 41, or even 42. The truth is, fewer than 5 percent of babies are born on their due date, and about half of all babies don’t make their debut until well into the 10th month.
But babies can overstay their womb welcome, and after 42 weeks, they are considered postmature. What does that mean? It means a baby’s skin may be temporarily dry, cracked, peeling, loose, or wrinkled because the protective cheesy vernix was shed weeks ago. He may have longer finger and toenails and also longer hair. He’ll have none of the fuzzy lanugo coating, and he may be born more alert. He is older and wiser after all!
Because being postmature could also mean that the placenta is functioning less well and levels of amniotic fluid are dropping, you’ll be closely monitored to make sure that Hotel Uterus is still a welcoming place for your guest. Any indication that it’s not hospitable anymore, and your practitioner will likely recommend labor induction. One thing is for sure: That sweet little bundle of baby is coming any day now.
I'm 41 weeks and 3 days with no signs of labor yet
40w6d and I thought she was coming this morning but then everything stopped. Ugh. Just come out please…..
40 weeks and 6 days today. Getting induced today. Mannn it's been a longgg journey!
Am 41weeks
No signs of labor please why?
Im 40 weeks now but still waiting . People asking me when it come out ,and i feel strss
40 weeks 4days…can't wait anymore 😥
Why’d she talk so much about 42 weeks
Only 40.3 weeks but figure I’ll make it to 41 weeks 😭
40 weeks and 6 days can't wait for baby girl
I'm 41 weeks… sooooooo done!!!
40 weeks . July 13th my due date
I'm 41 weeks 5 days today. Been doing squats, lots of walking and eating pineapples since I was 38 weeks but nothing seems to be working. I'll be induced in 3 days at exactly 42 weeks. I really hope and pray I go into labour naturally before then. Feel like I've been pregnant the whole year. Lol
40 weeks today Contractions on and off and I've drank Raspberry leaf tea for weeks now and ate pineapples, walked alot, stayed relaxed and on my toes and nothing absolutely nothing🤦🏽🙄
40 weeks and 3 days now, no signs of labor
These "what do I do" comments, though 🙄 How about talk to your doctor instead of seeking advice on your vulnerable baby from a YouTube comments section? If you're stuck with a doctor you don't trust, ask for a second opinion from another doctor/midwife. Most of us here are not qualified to give such advice.
My daughter had a hairy back:)
M 38 week pregnant my due date is aftr 5 days n doc.wants to induce labor pain😧how come my baby is not safe acc to her to wait for 1 day only
Am 41weeks now feels like have been pregnant a whole year . Lol can't wait 🥰
I’m 41 weeks and ready to fight everybody rn. This is insane and my child is enormous.
I am only 33 weeks lol but hoping this does not happen to me
Im so, worried im 40 weeks and 4 days now 🙁 i want my baby come out
I'll be 40 weeks this coming Thursday had my other two baby's a week early…any time now.
I'm 40 weeks and 2 days. Im so ready for her to get out
Im 37 weeks…..my girl better not be this disrespectful lol
Week 40day 6 no sign of labor is that all right?
I am 39 weeks and 3 days now but still my cervix is close. what should I do?
My due date pass already going to meet 41 week just now
Can’t wait to have that bundle of joy and the painful part is I can’t help but just smile and patiently wait but it’s taking forever..
37 weeks don't even wanna make it past 38 🤦🏽♀️ I'm so impatient but I want my baby to be healthy and alert so 40 weeks would be great
I'm 40 weeks and 2 days pregnant i don't want to get induced i hope she do me a favor and come through now lol everyone is ready to meet her!
I'm 41 weeks as of tomorrow and this is my second child both girls my first daughter I was induced at 40+4 and she came on the 40+5 so this baby girl is just cooking a little longer and I'm tired of being pregnant lol
Hurry up little one 😭👶🏽
40 weeks+ 5 days, I want to see my Lil munchkin 😍. Its getting harder to walk, and I am getting more and more exhausted.
why do babies like to stay inside? come on baby get out!
Im 41weeks but i feel my baby still so high and my pelvic is not open yet what should i do?
Im.41.weeks in 2 days.. iv hd enouhh!!! Babys kicks r so painful i cnt even sit its so.uncomfortable.
I am 41 weeks today, OB scheduled induction for tomorrow because he has measured larger through pregnancy. Wish me luck…
The amount of cant wait pregnants in the comment section is too damn high
Im only 6 wks lol. But it doesnt hurt to watch this video
im 41weeks and 1day 😭 still …..
im 41weeks and 1days 😭😭
Guess the dry cleaners were closed;-)
No 42 weeks video? My wife is afraid if she is going further than 40 weeks. what to do if so happened?
I'm waiting for a video about the 42nd week of pregnancy, although I'm not a mother and not pregnant.
41 plus 1 day …… still waiting
I want my baby in my arms already I'm 40 weeks and 5 days 😕 waiting patiently for her
I want my baby out today.
am so tired I can't wait anymore
It's "labor induction" now? I thought it was "labor inducement".