what does your CP advise after you pass your "due date"? - Page 2

[youngmomma86]

Originally Posted by Ell-Bell

I had my 41 week appointment with our midwives (homebirth) and they did a NST for the first time. They said they wouldn't really worry until 43 weeks, but that after the 42 week visit they would need to see me more frequently to check my water and do more regular NST's.

that is my understanding that a baby's gestational period is anywhere from 38-42 weeks the 42 week being all the way up to 42 weeks 6 days then there is concern that the placenta may be getting old so they would likely run tests.

I personally am only 2 days past my due date so i am not concerned :-)

[Wolfcat]

Originally Posted by AustinMom

I don't understand why care providers can't tell a baby's position by external palpitations? I think this is a illegitimate reason for a u/s, and you will probably be told (as most often moms are, but I hope you are not) the baby is too big, the fluid too low, the placenta ageing, etc, etc, etc. All things that are of opinion, and not backed up by studies or facts or LOGIC to induce, but moms commonly are.

My first pg, I was told my placenta was aging... I couldn't figure out how a viable organ gets old in a matter of days... I mean, blood still flows to it, etc. They acted like every day, the whole thing was just rotting...