I’ve been pregnant for 40 weeks and I reached my due date today! Just one question – where is my baby?!?!?!
In my favorite pregnancy book Pregnancy Day By Day
Why is labor late?
As the exact trigger that sets off labor is unknown, it’s not clear why some women are overdue. My book tells me that you are more likely to be overdue if this is your first baby, if you’ve had an overdue baby before, or if the condition runs in your family. Some think it’s more common in well nourished women, and there is even evidence that pregnancies are longer in the summer than in the winter.
Bringing on labor
Although no “home” or alternative remedy has been proven to bring on labor, there are several harmless techniques that are thought to assist the body’s natural processes:
– Probably the most enjoyable way to try to bring on labor is to make love with your partner. Sperm contains prostaglandins that may act as a natural uterine stimulant, although the evidence that this works is inconclusive. Making love is not dangerous to your baby, unless your doctor has specifically told you to refrain from intercourse for medical reasons, such as fetal growth restriction or placental bleeding.
– Nipple stimulation during sex or by itself can cause the release of oxytocin from your pituitary gland, which is linked to contractions and cervical ripening.
– Walking and exercise may cause a mild increase in uterine contractions by helping the baby move down the pelvis, putting pressure on the cervix.
– Raspberry leaf tea has been associated with increased uterine activity.
So, you know my agenda for today 😉
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I just checked in to see if you’ve had your baby yest 😉 Due date is just an estimate anyway, there is no need to worry about it just yet.. Although I remember being eager to get this pregnancy thing over and done with by about 38 weeks the first time… Good luck with getting your labour started!
Thank you Tat!!! I just can’t wait to see her little face 🙂
Due date is just an estimation. You don’t need to worry that being over.