{"id":10481,"date":"2021-04-07T06:02:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T10:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10481\/41-weeks-pregnant\/"},"modified":"2024-04-23T17:53:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T21:53:48","slug":"41-weeks-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10481\/41-weeks-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"41 weeks pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even though you probably can’t wait to meet <\/span>Baby<\/span>, some babies just seem to like hanging out in the womb a little longer than others. The vast majority of babies aren’t born on their due dates, it\u2019s much more likely that <\/span>Baby<\/span> is working on their own schedule. Rest assured that you\u2019ll get to meet your little love very soon!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How\u2019s Baby<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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By now, Baby<\/span> is developmentally ready to be born \u2014 it’s just a matter of hours or days! Unless staying inside for a bit longer poses a health risk to either of you, there’s nothing wrong with choosing to wait until labor starts naturally on its own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If Baby<\/span> doesn\u2019t arrive by the end of this week, your OB provider will start to talk to you seriously about inducing labor. It\u2019s probably been brought up already, but the risks of going past 42 full weeks of pregnancy are generally greater than any benefits. If an induction feels like a scary or overwhelming idea, take some extra time to talk with your OB provider about all of the different options at home and in the hospital to move things along. More information can go a long way to feeling comfortable with a changing birth plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s new with you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Playing the waiting game, in all likelihood! But besides counting the minutes until you meet Baby<\/span>, what else might be happening? Third trimester symptoms like constipation, swelling, and fatigue may still be running rampant, though some folks get a burst of energy! However you\u2019re feeling, know that it\u2019s just a waiting game at this point. If you happen to have a lot of time on your hands and are feeling anxious to meet your little one, it can be great to spend some of that time doing simple activities that can help you feel relaxed, boost your mood, and help you focus on yourself. Not only is it nice to make some time for yourself before your little one\u2019s arrival \u2014 you\u2019ve earned it, after all \u2014 but finding time to care for yourself and attend to your own needs is an important habit to keep up even after Baby<\/span> is born. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re physically comfortable doing so, even something like going for a nice, long walk can be a great way to spend some me-time. And a walk might also help to manage some of those symptoms and may even help induce labor. Nobody is entirely sure what event triggers natural labor, but one way or another, you\u2019re going to have Baby<\/span> in your arms before you know it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team, Feb 2024<\/h5>\n
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