41 Weeks Pregnant - What to Expect

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Welcome to week 41, which means after all that counting down, the official pregnancy week clock has run out, and you're now in pregnancy overtime.

That's frustrating and that's putting it politely, but it's not at all unusual. Fewer than 5 percent of babies are born on their actual due date. Around 6 percent overstay their welcome in Hotel Uterus and arrive in week 41 and beyond, thriving well into the 10th month.

Though you may have lost that thriving feeling weeks ago. Remember that in most cases, an overdue baby isn't overdue at all. It's just that the due date was off from the start. Less often, a baby may be truly overdue and termed postmature. When a postmature newborn does debut, it's often with dry, cracked, peeling, loose and wrinkled skin, all completely temporary, with soft, fresh baby skin soon to follow.

Why so crinkly? Because the protective vernix was shed weeks ago in anticipation of a delivery date that's come and gone. Postmature babies will also have longer nails, possibly longer hair and definitely little or no lanugo, that baby fuzz. In general, postmature newborns tend to be more alert and open-eyed. After all, they're older and wiser.

Just to be sure all is well, your provider will likely monitor your overdue baby closely through non-stress tests and checks of the amniotic fluid or biophysical profiles. Any indication that your uterus is no longer hospitable or that the placenta's no longer meeting your baby's needs, and your provider will likely recommend labor induction. One thing is for sure: That sweet little bundle of baby is coming any day now.

[debbysobowale]

Had my big blessing at 40 weeks and 5 days🥰 Thank you for this content it was super helpful. Wishing all pregnant moms a safe delivery😘

[Universe.Tarot]

I wish you all mamas who are over due, stay positive and all will be fine

[nwaochacosmos]

40 weeks and 2days. I pray for safe delivery in Jesus name 🙏

[vanessagomez]

Doctor suggested I get induced before I was even monitored not knowing baby was perfectly healthy. They wanted to induce me 4 days past my due date.. I’m at 41 weeks and almost fully dilated, thank god I didn’t get induced !

[Reet]

I had my first baby 2 weeks ago at 41 weeks plus 5 days. I was induced with cervidil and than with oxcytocin. I had instrumental vaginal delivery with 3 failed attempts of kiwi cup. And finaly at second attempt with forceps i had my baby boy in my arms. I wish all the would be moms and their babies great health and happiness.

[siphosethuoliphant]

Had my first child at 41 weeks 5 years ago.. I’m currently 41 weeks now with my second baby and I’m tired

[JesusChristIsMyLordSavior]

I’m 40 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Giving 🙏✝️Jesus all the glory and trust to help me deliver my baby without getting induced or the epidural shot! Prayers for all you Moms out there!!

[aninamkhonto]

Thank you for helping me calm down abit. I was starting to freak out.

[marjonauralova]

My first baby born 41 weeks, I'm 41 weeks pregnant again for my second but I have no any sighs of labor

[isaiahcase]

My friend in Tanzania just had a baby brother that was born at 16 weeks and now he's just 4 months old but has been in the hospital for just 2 weeks. He's a big boy now.

[Universe.Tarot]

am 41 weeks baby number 6, am still waiting

[thabohlapane]

😭💔 I am freaking out my woman was admitted at hospital and they're going to do induction, so stressed haven't slept since 00h38 it's now 03h34

[reyno]

I am having some major anxiety. I'm 39 weeks and I do not want to go to 41. Lol

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