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Overdue!!! Im Scared/Anxious/Nervous

I am 40 weeks and 1 day. I am overdue already. I still haven't felt much going on in my tummy. Is it okay if baby is still in there for another week. Anyone?  I'm kinda nervous/scared/anxious...  I want my baby boy to be okay. :(
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231441 tn?1333892766
Hi,

technically you are not overdue.  The 40 weeks is just average gestation. The real duration of human preganncy is 40 weeks plus or minus 2 weeks.  No need to be concerned until 42 weeks.   Am sure your Dr. will also be watching you closely.

Stay active and hope that baby will be here soon.
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Ok thanks for that, I really needed to hear that.. :)
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Its ok for the baby to be in there until 42 weeks
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