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For those who have had babies:

Why is it bad if you’re past your due date?

My moms friend is at the hospital and they’re trying to induce labor, she’s 9 days past her due date. Nothing is happening.

Why is that bad? She’s my age, it’s her first child and as far as they can see the baby is not in distress.
Vivaci Best Comment
My baby was born two weeks after the due date. It's dangerous coz the baby is fully grown and I would suggest they go for a cesarean operation. Please tell her that. Normal delivery is life threatening.
GlitterBug · 22-25, F
That’s what they’re thinking about doing. @Vivaci
@GlitterBug That's the best call....I mean going for cesarean. 🙏

SW-User
Nurse, here! Okay, so here's the deal. An infant can be born as early as 2 weeks before the expected due date, or 2 weeks later than said date. However, it's actually much more common for a firstborn to be born early than on the exact due date, and it's very rare for a firstborn to be born [i]after[/i], especially over a week. That may be why they are trying to force labor.
Writer · 100+, F
It depends on the condition of the mother and the weight of the child. I was induced and had emergency c-section both times because my kids’ were growing too fast for my placenta to keep to full term. Their father is scandinavian and the kids up there are usually very large at birth. So both times 3.5 weeks before due date.
Not a disaster.
I am more worried about the age of the child becoming a mother. It is tough business if you do it right. I hope she realizes how much help she will need.
GlitterBug · 22-25, F
That makes sense.
She’ll be letting her mom raise her child. 🙄 Good luck to that family.
@Writer
Aww.. thanks for BA. Coincidentally I was just thinking about you and this post this morning. I hope both mother and child are doing well. 🤗💗
@GlitterBug please!! I hope no one has to decide over lives.
GlitterBug · 22-25, F
I hope so too. She's stubborn but I'll tell her what you said and try to convince her to go in. @Vivaci
@GlitterBug yeah, I pray she listens. 🥺
dale74 · M
I don't know my daughter was 2 weeks late... She is 4 and my world.... When she is with her mom she is always saying I want daddy..... I have full custody.
a school friend went past her due date and the baby got strangled up in the cord /around the neck and the baby died
Anonymouslyyours86 · 36-40, F
maybe cause there is nothing there!!!
GlitterBug · 22-25, F
There definitely is. @Anonymouslyyours86
Anonymouslyyours86 · 36-40, F
@GlitterBug ok let me know if it eventually pops out!!
Allelse · 36-40, M
Because the little bugger could be dead.
GlitterBug · 22-25, F
But it’s not, the baby is in good health and so is the mother. @Allelse
Allelse · 36-40, M
@GlitterBug Well they cant grow up in there, the baby has to come out eventually.
SW-User
For one thing that baby getting bigger everyday.
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PoizonApple · 41-45, F
GlitterBug · 22-25, F
🤔 yes.
@PoizonApple
PoizonApple · 41-45, F
Im surprised they didn't induce sooner

 
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