Do you think some babies would NEVER come out themselves?

[Spice17]

Hi all

I'm 40+6 today and am losing the plot. Sweep yesterday but nothing happening, 2 nights ago had what I think was contractions every 25-30 mins between 2.00-4.00am, then just stopped. Lots of shooting twinges/dull period type pain but nowt else.

Whilst laying awake at 5 this morning I was wondering if some babies would never come without assistance and is there any evidence for this? I honestly can't see this one making a move herself! I was also wondering what happened before the days of induction, scary thought eh?

I've never had a feeling like this in my life, just so frustrated!

I think that definitely sounds like the best of both worlds whatsoever. I have the same fears of induction as you, really just due to the loss of natural birth elements. But it might not necessarily have to be like that so yes - go to your +10 appointment with lots of questions and see what they say.

Good luck!

Took dd 17 days before she made a bid for freedom!

For those overdue and saying there is no sign of anything, don't worry! Ds was birn at 42 wks exactly and until the day he was born I had no signs of anything. Never had any bh's, never had a show, waters didn't go, had 2 sweeps that showed a closed cervix ( even the one at 41+5). I just started having contractions in the middle if the night. You will end up with your baby one way or another