Don't be surprised, though, if your provider gives you a slightly different due date than the one you calculated. Also, most babies don't arrive exactly on their due date. Every pregnancy is unique, and only a small percentage of babies are born right on time. Babies are typically born between weeks 38 and 42, and it's totally normal for your baby to arrive any time during this window. If your baby is born pre-term , your doctor will be able to advise you on any extra care your baby might need.
On the other hand, if your baby isn't born by the end of week 42, your doctor may suggest inducing the labor to bring on a vaginal birth , or he may discuss the option of a cesarean section with you.
Now that you know how far along you are, it might be helpful to know that pregnancies are often referred to in weeks and trimesters. Take a look at this pregnancy timeline for a breakdown of the weeks, months, and trimesters of pregnancy :. Here are some of the things you can expect in each trimester of pregnancy :. First trimester weeks : You might notice some early signs of pregnancy , such as morning sickness and food cravings.
Your provider will be able to confirm your pregnancy and set up your prenatal visits to make sure you and your baby stay healthy and safe. Second trimester weeks : This trimester is often referred to as the honeymoon phase of pregnancy. You can find pregnancy and baby apps and tools in the NHS apps library. Unplanned or unsure? Find out Sexwise has more information and support.
Page last reviewed: 29 April Next review due: 29 April If you are measuring smaller or larger than what you should be, then the doctor might order an ultrasound.
If the baby is actually smaller or larger than what they should be, underlying issues need to be considered that might be causing the discrepancy in growth. For example, mothers with uncontrolled diabetes Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational cook very large babies. These discrepancies might affect delivery, but they might not.
For example, if your baby is consistently measuring small and falling below where they should be, your doctor might decide you need to be delivered because your baby would be better out than in.
If you have questions about your due date, talk with your doctor who can give you the best information. Around five out of every babies will be overdue, or more than 42 weeks gestation. If you have gone one week past your due date without any signs of impending labour, your doctor will want to closely monitor your condition.
Tests include:. The placenta starts to deteriorate after 38 weeks or so, which means an overdue baby may not get enough oxygen. An overdue baby could also grow too large for vaginal delivery. Generally, an overdue baby will be induced once it is two weeks past its expected date.
Some of the methods of induction include:. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. In Victoria, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication.
Both types are safe and reliable. You can have a medication abortion up to nine weeks of pregnancy. You can have a surgical abortion from around six weeks of pregnancy onwards.
Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication as it is important to the health of both mother and baby that the mother's asthma is well managed. Even if your baby furniture meets every safety standard and recommendation, your child still needs close supervision. The cause of birth defects is often unknown, speak to your GP if you are at increased risk of having a baby with a congenital anomaly.
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