Did your first abay come before or after your due date? I'm 38 weeks and dying to give birth already!
2006-11-25 06:02:53 · 15 answers · asked by duckgirl313 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Is it true that first time mothers usually give birth before their due date?
2006-11-25 06:07:07 · update #1
my son came two weeks after my due date
2006-11-25 06:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not true that first time mothers give birth before their due date... my due date was right on, but my baby decided to come one week late exactly-so I had him at 41 weeks. My mom had me 2 weeks before her due date, a friend who was due around the same time as me had her baby right on her due date, another 2 days after her due date, and another almost a week after her due date... so as you can see, it's different for everyone- it just all depends on that precious little baby-when they want to come out- my doctor told me no matter what you do, it all depends on the baby when the baby is ready- they are the deciding factor.
I know you get impatient towards the end of the pregnancy and just want to get it over with-I felt the same... but that baby isn't ready just yet, so try to hang in there! Know they won't let you go over 2 weeks-I was supposed to be induced at 41 weeks exactly at 9:30am-and went into labor at 1:30am that night before! But since you are only 38 weeks, that extra couple of weeks is good for them!
Goodluck and congrats!
2006-11-25 14:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby son who is nearly 7 months came 38 weeks and 3 days, so he was 4 days early!
I'm sure your baby will come when you least expect it!
Good luck with the birth and your new baby!
2006-11-25 14:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by blackempress2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first daughter was born 17 weeks early (at 23.2 weeks gestation) weighing 450 grams. She's now 3.5 years old and going great. Please treasure every moment you have while pregnant, I was looking forward to having a fat belly etc. My stomach was still flat when I gave birth. Don't be in too much of a rush.
2006-11-25 16:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by kath750 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was born 6 days past her orginal due date. Congrads on the baby on the way. Word of advice .... try taking walks and stimulation to try and give nature a little push.
2006-11-25 14:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by jewell2578 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to be induced when I was 9 days past my due date because nothing was happening. I know it's hard(especially the last few weeks), but it won't be much longer now.
2006-11-26 11:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first baby came right on her due date. She'll be 4 in Feb.
2006-11-25 14:05:47 · answer #7 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of kids do come a few days before their due date but some come 2 weeks after it just varies, just make sure you stay active an d walk around alot unless they put you on bed rest but you sound pretty healthy to me so just go walk a mile and shell be sure to come early.
2006-11-25 14:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by ya girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am also 38 weeks, and trying to induce myself and nothing seems to work. hopefully 1st time moms give birth before our due date. i am so miserable lol!!
what is your due date?
2006-11-25 14:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by arleleee20 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my first was 4 weeks early and he came in 6 hours.
2006-11-25 14:48:33 · answer #10 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋