It being allowed go past due date

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imsolosthere · 29/05/2025 09:37

I’m 37 weeks with my 5th baby and at my appointment yesterday they told me I will have a sweep at 39 weeks and if that doesn’t work I will have to be induced 40 weeks as they are not letting me go over my due date.

3 of my babies were 40+ 2/3
and one was 39+6

i know I should have asked but never thought at the time. But is there a reason they won’t let me go past my due date

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Montelukast · 31/05/2025 20:51

FrodoBiggins · 31/05/2025 19:08

Happy due date! Hope all is well.

Most likely they started talking to you about it now because it gives you time to make a properly informed decision if you do go over. You'll have had time to do your own research if you want to, talk to friends, get a second option etc. If they instead brought it up for the first time at 41 weeks and said "risks go up from now so you should consider having IOL today" you might, quite rightly, feel rushed into making a decision you're not prepared for.

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thank you! Baby and I are absolutely fine, I think baby is a little too comfy and doesn’t want to make any moves yet 🤣 You are absolutely right and that all makes perfect sense- I was just not expecting it I suppose. It’s my first baby and currently feel like I’m never going to go into labour!
I think if nothing happens by 41 weeks I’m going to go for a sweep at least, if not a proper induction.

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