When Pregnant Past Expected Birth Date What Should Mother Do?

When it comes to the last weeks of pregnancy, mom will definitely be impatient for the day the baby is born. But if your due date has passed but you have not shown any signs of labor, don’t panic and worry! You know, according to statistics, only about 5% of pregnant women give birth on the due date, the rest are born earlier or later within 2 weeks. 

► So what should mothers do when the pregnancy is past the due date? 

 Care for mother and fetus will continue as during pregnancy. In particular, the mother needs to discuss with the doctor to check the health and development of the baby to facilitate close monitoring because at this time the placenta can reduce the function of providing nutrition to the fetus. At the same time, the nature of the amniotic fluid will also change, leading to the baby may pass meconium in the amniotic fluid … causing a negative impact on the health of the fetus. At this time, the doctor will perform tests to see if the fetus is healthy or not, besides monitor the fetal heart rate (Non-stress test) and evaluate the amniotic fluid volume or a combination of these. Non-stress test and fetal ultrasound.  

In some cases, induction of labor may be recommended after evaluation and prognosis. Labor induction is the stimulation of uterine contractions during pregnancy before  

During labor, the doctor will order the induction of labor. However, there will also be cases where the baby is not “ready” for normal delivery, or the baby’s size is too large… the doctor will decide to have a caesarean section to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby. . After birth, the baby will be carefully examined by the pediatrician, assessed the baby’s health and have a more comprehensive baby care plan.  

At the American International Clinic (AIH Clinic), doctors and nutritionists will monitor and advise specifically for each case so that pregnant women have the most appropriate care plan for the health of mother and baby.  

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