Pregnant past 42 weeks

[josh_2415]

I'm 40.3 weeks and had an appointment today; not much is happening.  My midwife told me that because I'm young and super healthy, they won't induce me, even if I go past 42 weeks.  She did mention, however, that starting next week, I'll need to come in for a non-stress test and to measure amniotic fluid levels bi-daily, and daily starting at 42 weeks.

Has anyone else gone past 42 weeks without being induced?  I'm kind of surprised, but not disappointed, that I won't be pressured into being induced.

[RudyMall]

I gave birth on Tuesday at 16 days over. I really didn't want to be induced and opted to be monitored instead, but when the time came the monitoring appointments didn't really reassure me that baby was ok. My advice would be to take one day at a time. Don't go in to it with non-flexible ideas about anything. Good luck.

[josh_2415]

Thanks for the input, ladies.  :)  It's good to know that other women have had experiences with going that late.  Honestly, I'm not too concerned about our son being born immediately.  If he needs more time to cook, I'm happy to give it to him.  I was just shocked that my midwife was ok with letting him stay in as long as he needs, given that he and I are still healthy.

[dani0314]

My mom had my at 43 weeks lol her dr wouldn't induce her til 43+1

[Elee11mama]

I think its awesome you're not being pressured to induce, and that your baby gets to take the time it needs to get here. The norm used to be 42 weeks, and has creeped its way to 41, and then 40 plus 1day in lots of places and it personaly makes me sad to think of all these women who dont experience going into labor on their own, no to mention the implications induction could have on the labor and baby. There was a published study that linked induction to autism, tho more needs to be studied. Maybe in 10-20 years theyll discover other drawbacks of inuction. So I applaud you, your midwives, your patience, and your body for getting there as nature intended! I was induced at 40 plus 1 with my first and was not happy about it and am hoping for a different birth experience this time around! Good luck! Baby will come when baby is ready, and birthday will be aligned with the will of the universe!

[jasminelove89]

Wow, my dr. Said my induction day will be two days after my due date

[dee_lopez]

Omg I couldn't imagine. My dr is awesome, he won't ever let any if gis patients go over 40 he sats sometimes babies just need help getting here. I feel so bad for you... I'm sure you're extremely uncomfortable. I'm 37 weeks and feel like I can't breathe... Lol I guess I'll stop complaining. Do lots of walking and if possibke sex.. I would walk more than sex though.. Walking forbme helps alleviate the pain a little. Good luck and God bless!

[GeekMom1213]

I've got a friend who delivered her third baby at 43w4d. Totally healthy,  no problems whatsoever. The placenta does start to "age" at some point but continues to deliver plenty of nutrients even if only 10% of it is still functioning normally.
No way to know that things won't start happening tomorrow,  but it sounds like you're in good hands no matter what. Good luck!