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How is my overdue pregnancy managed? Back To Top. Overdue babies - Better Health Channel betterhealth. Induced labour is likely to be more painful than spontaneous labour.
This can range from simple pain relief, such as distraction, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, to an epidural NICE, Labour after induction may be more painful because a labour that starts spontaneously usually builds up gradually, giving you time to get used to each new sensation. You get used to the sensation because your body has the chance to release pain-relieving substances called endorphins.
On the other hand, some women like induction because it enables them to have control over knowing roughly when their baby will be born. Induction at or beyond term might lead to a reduced rate of caesarean section but a slightly higher rate of instrumental birth with forceps or ventouse.
If your induction does not work, your midwife or doctor will discuss other options with you and support you. Other options include another attempt to induce labour or having a caesarean section NICE, a. Your wellbeing should be considered and the wellbeing of your baby should be assessed using electronic fetal monitoring with your consent.
Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: We also offer antenatal courses which are a great way to find out more about labour and life with a new baby.
Information from NHS choices on being overdue and on induced labour. Find out more about NICE guidance on the induction of labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Kelly A, Tan B. American Journal of Epidemiology. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Decker R. Journal of Perinatal Medicine. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. NHS Digital. When it comes to content, our aim is simple: every parent should have access to information they can trust.
All of our articles have been thoroughly researched and are based on the latest evidence from reputable and robust sources. We create our articles with NCT antenatal teachers, postnatal leaders and breastfeeding counsellors, as well as academics and representatives from relevant organisations and charities.
Read more about our editorial review process. Overdue baby — what happens if my baby is late? Read time 11 minutes. Email Post Tweet Post. Well, the story starts with the due date… When is a baby overdue or late? How accurate are due dates? Why are some babies overdue or late? What is a membrane sweep?
What happens during a membrane sweep? How likely is a membrane sweep to start labour? Babies born before 37 weeks are considered premature and those born after 42 weeks are called postmature. This can also be called a prolonged or overdue pregnancy.
About 60 percent of women will give birth on or before their due date. Only about 1 in 10 babies is officially overdue or born beyond 42 weeks of pregnancy though. Based on these statistics, you may be wondering how to calculate your due date and what factors might contribute to having an overdue baby.
The actual date of conception for a baby is hard to know, so gestational age is the most common way to calculate how far along a pregnancy is and predict your due date. Gestational age is measured using the first day of your last menstrual period; days or 40 weeks from this day is the average length for a pregnancy.
The weeks surrounding your estimated due date are your due date window, and birth is likely to happen at any time during that period. If you have no idea when your last period was, became pregnant while using oral contraceptives , or have extremely irregular menstrual cycles, your doctor will likely request an ultrasound to determine the gestational age of your baby.
The ultrasound allows your doctor to measure the crown-rump length CRL or the distance from one end of the fetus to the other. However, during the second and third trimesters babies grow at different speeds, so this ability to accurately estimate age based on baby size diminishes. When a labor extends beyond 41 weeks late term and beyond 42 weeks post term there are increased risks of certain health problems.
Some of the most common risks associated with a post term baby are:. If your due date has come and gone, you can rest assured that you will continue to receive medical care.
Your doctor may suggest some extra monitoring and medical tests to make sure that your baby is healthy. Many doctors will begin to recommend this around 40 or 41 weeks. In making a determination to recommend induction, your doctor will take into account things like your age and health history, the health of the pregnancy, and the birthing wishes of the parents-to-be.
If your doctor or midwife would like to induce you, there are many things you can do to help nudge your little one along that range from more natural methods to medical procedures. Some methods of induction with varying effectiveness include:. You should have a discussion with your provider about which methods make sense in your particular situation.
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