41 weeks today and our little one is in no rush. Had 2 sweeps but no result so far.Another one or 2 offered next week. I had a healthy pregnancy and will be allowed to go another 6 days until potential induction. I am trying to avoid induction at all costs and would like to have a water birth. It’s my first baby and of course I don’t know what to expect and how I will cope but what are my chances that baby will come on his own initiative by 42 weeks? Has anyone waited till full 42 weeks and baby arrived or do they ever go over that time?
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My first was induced and arrived at 40+14 (we were planning to wait a bit longer but my waters partially went with no contractions), but my second arrived on their own at 40+12. Some people do just have a longer gestation period.
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