39 weeks 1 day still no signs of labor should I be worried this is my second kid I thought that he would come?

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Answer 1

Don't worry, and don't do anything to bring it on. Believe me, I KNOW it's hard waiting, but in the long run it's worth it. Your baby will come when he/she is ready. Here's how it went with me: 1st: 42 weeks, had to be induced. 2nd: 5 weeks premature (when people tell you not to lift heavy things....LISTEN!) And my 3rd baby, I was 7 days overdue when my water broke. 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 12th, it really doesn't matter, they come when they are ready, and really, we don't actually know the exact date of conception, but your body does and will bring on labour when it's time. :)

Answer 2

The average pregnancy lasts 38-42 weeks, unfortunately. 40 weeks is the midpoint that doctors use to estimate your due date, but you could be in for another couple of weeks of being pregnant. Even though you may not have the obvious signs of labor yet, there are other signs that can tell you it is close.

Six Signs that Labor is Within a Few Weeks or Days:
1. Lightening: You can breathe again! This is an indication that the baby has dropped, settling deeper into your pelvis and relieving some of the pressure on your diaphragm, so you are not so short of breath. You may feel increased pressure on your bladder, which means more trips to the bathroom. Others may comment on your changed appearance, although you might not be aware of it at all.

2. Bloody show: Loss of mucus plug: During pregnancy, a thick plug of mucus protects your cervical opening from bacteria entering the uterus. When your cervix begins to thin and relax, this plug is expelled. Some women think the plug will look solid like a cork, but it is actually stringy mucus or thick discharge. It can be clear, pink or blood tinged and can appear minutes, hours or even days before labor begins. Not all women notice this sign.

3. Rupture of membranes: Your water breaks: Only 1 in 10 woman experience a dramatic gush of the amniotic fluid and even then it usually happens at home, often in bed. Sometimes the amniotic sac breaks or leaks before labor begins. Your uterus is sitting directly on top of your bladder, which can cause you to leak fluid into your underwear. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to distinguish urine from amniotic fluid.

If your membranes have ruptured and you are leaking amniotic fluid, it will be an odorless fluid. This can occur with a sudden gush or a constant trickle. If you notice fluid leaking, you need to try to determine if it smells like urine or if it is odorless. If it does not seem to be urine, you would want to contact your healthcare provider.

Until you see your physician or midwife do not use tampons, have sexual intercourse or do anything that would introduce bacteria to your vagina. Let your doctor know if the fluid is anything other than clear and odorless, particularly if it's greenish or foul smelling, because this could be a sign of infection.

4. Nesting: Spurt of energy: For most of the pregnancy you have probably been fighting the urge to take a nap, so you'll know when you experience this. One day you will wake up feeling full of energy! You'll start making hundreds of list of things to do, things to clean, things to buy and everything you've put off doing will become a high priority. In all your preparations, don't forget that “Labor Day” may be just around the corner so save some energy.

5. Effacement: Thinning of the cervix: Usually in the last month the cervix begins to stretch and thin. This process means the lower segment of the uterus is getting ready for delivery. A thin cervix will also allow the cervix to dilate more easily.

Your health care provider may check for effacement in the final 2 months of pregnancy. Effacement is measured in percentages. You may hear your care provider say,“You are 25% effaced, 50% effaced, 75%...” The Braxton Hicks contractions or “practice contractions” you have been experiencing may play a part in the effacement process. You will not be able to determine your effacement process, but by doing an internal exam.

6. Dilation: Opening of the cervix: Dilation is the process of the cervix opening in preparation for childbirth. Dilation is measured in centimeters or, less accurately, in “fingers” during an internal (manual pelvic) exam. “Fully dilated” means you're at 10 centimeters and are ready to give birth. In the same way that your care provider may be checking for effacement in the last 2 months, your care provider may also tell you how many centimeters your cervix has dilated.

Answer 3

No reason to worry, my first was 5 days late and I was at 40 weeks and 5 days, don't worry your doctor will either induce you or you will just go into labor. I was the same way

Answer 4

No dont be worried. A pregnancy is 38-40 weeks full term. Sometime they are off so many woman go past their due date. No cause for concern If yourstill nervous call your doctor they will ease your worries.

Answer 5

Don't worry. My son was my second. I gave birth to him six months ago 39 weeks 5 days gestational age. Try doing squats. It helped me.

Answer 6

No I wouldn't worry..
But it's very important to take a mental note of your baby moving around.. As long as baby is still moving around regularly.. I wouldn't worry...
Babies come whenever they feel like it...

I was 2 weeks late!

Answer 7

my 1st was 3 weeks early the next 3 were all late!!!
Sadly baby will come when baby is ready!!!
Try to make the most of the time you have left coz once baby gets here you know you wont get much rest!!!

The joys of pregnancy ............but its worth it in the end

Answer 8

I am the mother of 4 and my fourth child is the only one i had to be induced with! she didn't come on her own at all! good luck and just relax

Answer 9

it may take up to 40 weeks...if you start feeling uncomfortable call ur Doc.....otherwise the baby will come out when its ready

Answer 10

not to worry, if you relax try not to worry about it, thats when it will happen.