Is it possible for a human pregnancy to go to 46 weeks?

Question

I’ve recently found out that a woman I was in a relationship with some time ago has given birth, and the approximate date of birth given to me, at the time I found out, suggested the child could have been mine. This information led to some speculation amongst friends & me as to whether the child could be mine.

I have subsequently carried out further investigations and have obtained an accurate date of birth which implies that the pregnancy would have lasted 46 weeks if I was the father. In order close the door on this episode in my life I’m seeking answers as to whether firstly; it is humanly possible and secondly; if so, in what circumstances?

Answer 1

well, if a woman is more than 2 weeks over due then the docs recommend a ceaserian. you should investigate more things like.
1) how heavy the baby was
2) when she had her last periode before she found out that she was pregnant

you should get a DNA test done as soon as possible. Tell her that you think you could be the father and that u want to claim the right to see the baby.. lets see how she reacts or if she is telling you instantly that it isnt urs. and dont forget to get it in writing.

Women can be nasty! eventhough im a mother lol

Answer 2

Yes, Its is possible for a pregnancy to go that long. Modern Western medicine has become very diluted concerning what is healthy and normal for a pregnancy, birth, and gestation period. Doctors often push their advice onto women for reasons concerning pathology vs hollistic training, insurance payouts, time constraints, and just poorly researched information. The US seems to be the country leading in this absurd practice. Surgery and drugs should not be the solution to everything. And there is no "normal" pregnancy standard. Midwives are far more trained and informed about this. Western medicine has actually proven to increase the risk of prenatal, birthing, and early child developmental problems with there drug and fear based approach. Every other country has lower still birth and after birth complication rates to mum and baby. Countries that take more of an all natural approach, only intervening when there is a medical reason, are far more successful in producing healthy pregnancies, deliveries, and babies. I have known women whom have carried there babies well past 44 weeks (very common in Europe), and some farther. After all, the due date given to you is not 100% accurate, it is an estimate! After all, all they are going off of is the last menstrual cycle, and some women dont menstruate regularly. Even if they do menstruate regularly, they cannot predict when ovulation occurred, or when conception occurred. Its time women take back their voice, do some research, and stop being bullied by "what the doctor says". All pregnancies and women are different. I have had a baby at 46 weeks, and another come at 37 weeks. Both healthy babies, just different. I've had friends who were induced because they were told "baby was taking too long",even though the placenta showed no signs of breaking down, and both women either lost there babies to complications or had unnecessarily difficult births and after care issues for the mom and baby. Such a shame. Playing God is never a good idea in my opinion. Doctors will spout all kinds of "facts" at the mom, often making her feel pressured, instead of informed. But has anyone ever really researched these facts? I think the truth would surprise most people. Amish and mormon women are more successful at having babies in the US, and they never have any intervention from doctors. Not that I'm recommending that extreme of an approach, but, if a women is getting regular prenatal care, and there is no sign of anything wrong with the baby, the placenta, or the mom, there is no reason a baby can't go past 42 weeks. Everyone and every baby is different. It takes longer to bake a pie than a cupcake, and thank goodness we are not all cupcakes :), how boring would that get? …
SO…YES, its possible the baby is yours.

Answer 3

No i shouldn't think that a human can be pregnant for 46 weeks. I have seen people go over on there pregnancys but it's normally under two weeks over, like eight days.

Most of the answers here are saying no so if i was you i'd ask for a DNA test to be done to make sure and to ease your mind. At least then it will give you a real answer if it is your or not.

Answer 4

46 Weeks Pregnant

Answer 5

Yes it is possible for a pregnancy to last 46 weeks. Most doctors will induce labor before the pregnancy gets that far due to the complications it can sause for both mother and child, however I do know someone personally who carried her daughter for 46 weeks. It is very rare that a doctor would let it happen though.

Answer 6

From what Iv been told a woman is pregnant for 10 months and not 9 as most people would believe as the date of conception can never be exact so the midwifes give 2 weeks either side of the pregnancy to find the EDD. 46 weeks does seem abit long are you sure youv calculated it right? when was the date of her last period?

Answer 7

It is possible to go to 46 weeks and have a viable pregnancy, but in the US the doctors simply do not let it happen as the risks to the mother and fetus are too great. Chances are the kid isn't yours, or you may have gotten the days mixed up. Request a paternity test. It's far better to know for sure rather than wonder the rest of your life.

Answer 8

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Is it possible for a human pregnancy to go to 46 weeks?
I’ve recently found out that a woman I was in a relationship with some time ago has given birth, and the approximate date of birth given to me, at the time I found out, suggested the child could have been mine. This information led to some speculation amongst friends & me as to whether the child...

Answer 9

Get a DNA test done. Its the only way to know for sure. But I cannot imagine a doctor letting any pregnancy go 46 weeks.

Answer 10

the human pregancy lasts 40 weeks and after that the placenta stops working so well so that doctors only usually let you go a maximum of 10 days to 2 weeks overdue before they would induce the birth for the babies health.
id say that there is no way this baby is yours. please leave that part of your life behind you and look to the future. she would have got pregnant at least a month or two after you last slept together. if there are any claims for child support from you, you shuld ask for a paternity test to prove you are not the father, as you really arent.
i hope this is the answer you were looking for.x
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy#Determining_the_beginning_of_pregnancy_and_predicting_date_of_birth

if you use this calendar backwards and put in the babies date of birth in the boxes that say estimated due date and click the calculate backwards button underneath it, you can work out when it was likely to have been conceived.(http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/923526833.html

im a mum with 8 kids. my longest pregnancy was 41 weeks, the rest 40 weeks and 37 weeks for my twins.

Answer 11

No -- typically a full term pregnancy is considered 38-42 weeks. Anything beyond 42 weeks is extremely dangerous for the mother and the baby as the placenta starts to deteriorate and will separate from the wall of the uterus. I don't know of any doctors out there who would allow a person to go past 42 weeks.