40 Weeks Pregnant | Week By Week Pregnancy

You’ve made it to 40 weeks of pregnancy! Your baby is thriving in the womb. In this video, we talk about estimated due dates and going past due date, placenta and worry of it “failing”, and natural ways to induce labor.

How are you feeling at 40 weeks pregnant? Comment Below 👇🏼

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[marloemarloe]

40+4 and I’m a little nervous but staying strong. I have a great health care team so leaning into feeling supported and trusting my body. I’m in our creators hands and reminding myself that all is well despite the long wait for baby. Thank you so much for this week by week series 🙏

[annacampbell]

I’m 40 weeks and 4 days. Feeling all emotions and trying to stay strong. Hearing this video helps. Trying to find balance with being active but also resting cause it’s so hard on my body to be active but also so uncomfortable just sitting. Just excited to meet her and hold her. But trying to trust the process and not over worry.

[mariatavani]

I was following along with these videos during my third trimester with my second baby, and I made it to 41 weeks, 3 days! I had an induction with pitocin (I was already 4cm dilated since 40 weeks, so there was no point in using earlier methods of induction). The day before the induction, I realized I had been in denial that it could get to that point, and was feeling fearful and anxious. It was still important to me to labor without pain medication, but all of the natural labor content I'd been taking in made it sound like getting induced is a death sentence for natural labor. I wasn't able to find any support or encouragement for how to do the rest of labor as naturally as possible if you *do* end up getting induced--everyone just says to not get induced! Anyway, I scheduled a last-minute appointment with my OB to get a membrane sweep, mainly so that I could have a conversation with her about exactly how the induction goes and what to expect. She told me that the dosage of pitocin can go from 2-36 ml, and that they would start at the lowest dosage and wait 30 minutes before increasing it to the next level. She said the goal of pitocin is simply to get my body to go into labor, and that once my body took over, the pitocin could be dialed back so that the contractions did not get too overpowering or too close together. She also reassured me that the reason women who get induced are more likely to have a c-section is largely because often, the pregnancy has a complication that is already at higher risk for c-section, and that's the reason for the induction. She said since my pregnancy had no complications and the baby was still looking great, there would likely be no need to change my plan for natural pain management. Really the only thing that was changing was that all of early labor and active labor would happen at the hospital. This was such a needed conversation for me, as it allowed me to shift my plan and still feel calm, confident and prepared to have a positive birth experience WITH an induction, which everyone seemed to think is impossible. My husband went out and got my favorite treats and snacks too bring with us, since I knew I might be in the process for a while before active labor really kicked in, I talked with my doula, and at the end of the day I felt ready and at peace, and so very excited to meet my baby.
The next day I went in for the induction, and it was such a calm way to arrive at the hospital (compared to with my first, when I was in full active labor and 8cm when I got checked in). It took about 6 hours of increasing the pitocin gradually for the contractions to be strong enough that I felt like I really needed to manage them. During that time I walked many laps around the floor, used a yoga ball, did squats and lunges, ate snacks occasionally, watched a little YouTube, and listened to music. Finally I felt labor really kicking in, and because I had done natural labor once before, I knew exactly what my body was feeling and how I needed to be supported to manage the surges. Right before that, the nurse had checked me and I had basically not progressed at all, but then quite suddenly things got intense at the next dosage increase. My support team was amazing, and I felt so in tune with my body and what was happening in the labor process. A little less than an hour after active labor really started, I was leaning over a c-cub (essentially all 4s but more comfortable), and knew I needed to get things to OPEN. As I did, my water broke. Instantly my mental fog cleared, and I looked at my husband and said "The baby is coming. I can do this!!" No time for a cervical check--5 minutes of powerful pushing and roaring later, my beautiful baby boy was born. This birth was so empowering and incredible. The contractions were a little more painful than what I remember with my first, but they decreased the pitocin when they got too close together, and the active labor was so short that the whole labor was definitely easier! I felt so aware and in control. I was able to communicate exactly what I needed, and when I wasn't able to talk, my support team intuitively knew what to do. It was exhilarating!! I never reached a point of despair or panic or considering asking for an epidural.

Sorry this was so lengthy. But I hope my story gives some encouragement to someone that will get induced--you can still have the rest of your labor naturally! Adjust your plan and talk to your care provider. You can do it, Mama!

[Casersssssssss]

I’m 40 weeks! I’ve been having cramps and more watery discharge. I’m just excited to meet her and hope she doesn’t wait too much longer to make her debut.

[nicole-d]

Had my baby at 40 weeks and 6 days! It was great!

[mamaax]

40 weeks tomorrow and I have extreme fatigue and hope it means labor is very soon ❤ whenever my baby is ready ❤

[RondasBlog]

Im a FTM & 39 + 4 today…. Patiently waiting for my body to go into labor. It’s been a sweet journey nurturing this baby in womb & can’t wait to meet my lil one. 💙

[jkc]

I loved the encouragement here. Due date was yesterday, I want to stay positive & patient. Thanks ❤

[crunchwrappoutine]

40 weeks today! Im feeling good but sore

[Orangeyoshis]

I’m a second time mom and will be 40 weeks tomorrow. It feels so surreal to me because I had my first earlier than this, and naturally went into labor with her! Seems like this baby is so cozy inside of me, but I’m ready to evict her. 😂

[AvaMancuso]

I'm 40 weeks tomorrow, and feeling great and strong! Mentally, I am very much wanting labor to start and to birth my baby ASAP 😅 but like you said, he knows when to come so I am trusting him!

[fernbeckhorn]

2nd time Mom, feeling tired, sore, emotional and nauseous now. The nausea wasn't something I had with my first. Hoping it's a sign that birth is around the corner! Thank you for the encouragement!!

[bernicempey]

Im 40 weeks today.Completely exhausted and tired 😫 of being pregnant

[ashtrix]

40 weeks today with baby girl ❤ hurry up! I just want you here now! I’m feeling very impatient now.

[O_o_user]

Overwhelmed, excited, anxious and scared, but happy to meet baby

[moniquevlog]

Thank You si Much Bridget I’ve been here since 6 Weeks until now I’m 40 Weeks ! So Blessed.

[SianLeanne-wt]

So encouraging. 40 weeks and 1 day and dont want to have any induction. Want to let baby come when he is ready. Thank you for your content. So so encouraging ❤

[rachelhengesh]

I’m feeling quite pregnant! Ready to be done with pregnancy and start with a newborn! I’m excited and nervous.

[lenaartwork]

40 weeks today. I feel tired and i am very excited to meet my Baby. Emotions going up and down. But overall i am doing good! ❤

[jourdanconaway]

40+2 today with my first! Thankful for a healthy pregnancy growing out little boy and feeling good during the day but uncomfortable at night. Mostly just starting to feel impatient and ready to hold my baby but enjoying all the movement