Come on Baby! At 42 full weeks of pregnancy, it’s time to meet your little one!
How’s Baby?
Baby’s crucial development in the womb is already taken care of at this point. So, your little one will be well prepared to be out in the world as you make your way to labor and birth.
At this point in pregnancy, even pregnancies that have been totally healthy, rates of complications increase. Your OB provider will do all they can to be thorough and ensure that everything is okay. This typically involves an induction of labor to help coax your little one safely into the world.
And since Baby has been hanging out in your womb for so long, there’s a good chance that your little one might have some dry skin when they arrive because they’ve stayed in there after their protective layer of vernix has fallen away. But even with a little peeling skin, your baby will be 100% perfect.
What’s new with you?
Waiting for Baby can be tough, especially when you’re past your due date — you could be feeling very ready to be done with pregnancy and are probably really excited to meet your little love. Planning an induction can bring a lot of questions, so ask any and all questions to your birthing team! Even though labor didn’t start on its own, it’s possible to have an empowered and memorable birthing experience. And moment now, Baby will be nestled in your arms, just where they should be!
Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team
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Sources
- “Special Tests for Monitoring Fetal Well-being: FAQ.” ACOG. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. July 2020. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/special-tests-for-monitoring-fetal-well-being.
