40 Weeks Pregnant? Here’s What No One Tells You (But You Need to Know!)
by Stephanie Poole, Doula & Lactation Consultant
You made it to 40 weeks pregnant.
The finish line.
The grand finale.
The “everyone keeps texting me asking where the baby is” stage.
So if you’re wondering why you’re still pregnant…
Here’s the truth your provider may not have mentioned:
Your Baby Is NOT Late
Only 4 to 5% of babies are born on their due date.
Because guess what?
Due dates are a prediction, not a promise.
A normal full-term birth can be anywhere from 40+5 to 41+3 for first-time moms.
You are exactly where you should be.
The Secret Work Happening Inside Your Body
Even without contractions, things are happening:
• Baby’s brain + lungs finishing key development
• Cervix softening and thinning
• Hormones prepping your milk supply
• Baby positioning for birth
Your body is working overtime… quietly.
Signs Labor Is Close (Even If It Isn’t Obvious)
• Lightning crotch
• More discharge
• Bathroom marathons
• Period-like cramps
• Lower back pressure
• Sudden ...
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Stephanie Poole
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