My due date is close and baby still seems comfy inside lol. Just wondering how long it can safely go and till when doctors usually wait. First baby so everything is new for me.
A typical pregnancy is 40 weeks, but going up to 41 or even 42 weeks is medically common. However, doctors rarely let you go past 41 weeks now without inducing. Keep in touch with your gynac.
I know how stressful those final weeks are when you're just waiting and waiting. Normally it's 40 weeks, but it can go up to 41 or 42. If you are past your due date, please check with your doctor daily to monitor the baby's health.
Standard is 40 weeks, but my hospital staff explained that up to 42 weeks is possible. They monitor the amniotic fluid levels very closely after week 40. Ask your doctor about their protocol for overdue babies.
Expect 40 weeks, but both of my kids came at different times—one at 38 weeks and the other at 41! Don't stress too much about the exact date, just watch for labor signs and stay active.
A full-term pregnancy is around 40 weeks, but sometimes it can stretch a bit longer. Since I had gestational diabetes, my doctor didn't let me go past 39 weeks and induced me to keep the baby safe.
