Patient's question:
My sister is about to give birth, but it has been 3 days past her due date and the baby hasn't shown any signs of coming out. My sister has always done her prenatal check-ups on time, and she has had several ultrasound scans, which have all been normal. Now the baby hasn't moved at all, and the whole family is very worried.What kind of help do you need: What should I do if the baby hasn't shown any signs of coming out by the due date?
Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy does not necessarily mean giving birth at the estimated due date. According to the estimated due date calculation, the pregnancy duration is 40 weeks. Since every person's menstrual cycle length varies, the estimated due date may differ from the actual delivery date by 1-2 weeks. That is, if a pregnant woman delivers between weeks 38 and 42 of pregnancy, it is considered full-term.