do first time mothers typically delivery before, on or after their due date?
92867
I have 4 kids and the first three were 41 weeks the last was 39 because it was planned c-section, but it all depends on the person
203005
Yes.  They teach special "expecting" classes for yoga.  But always ask your doctor to just be on the safe side.  Every pregnancy is different.
647261
At least a month before you are due, that way if you go early, you're prepared.
977667
HI, You can claim a baby if they are born one minute before midnight on the last day of December, but you have to wait until you do next year's taxes if the baby is born on January 1st. I had a baby on the 29th of December which was nice, because we were able to claim the baby for the whole year.
77366
I found out I was pregnant and when I went to the doctor for the ultrasound the due date came up 6/6/06. I was like no it has to be another day.  A month later I lost the baby. I'm definetely not looking forward to that day.
38472
People tend to assume the worst...   I had this happen to me. \n\nMy husband and I were dating for 3 years and were suposed to get marred a year later after he asked me.  But I didn't want to wait any longer so at that point I asked him if we could just move the date up.  We planned the wedding for 2 months later.  Everyone thought because I we were young and since we moved the wedding up - that I just MUST be preg.  \n\nIt was frustrating - When time told the truth - and now big belly or baby came... I still had my Mother-in-law say to me at one time -  "Don't worry - Miscarriages happen - I'm sure everything will work out next time"   What?! -  So here she (and I'm sure other people) were thinking that since I wasn't having a baby 4, 6, or 8 months after our wedding date -  we must have had a miscarriage!!  \n\nGo figure -  Like I said - People just tend to imagine the worst for some reason.  :(  \n\nJust do what you know is right, and don't let all those oppinions get you down.  Enjoy being married and get pregnant when you guys want to... Who cares what everyone else thinks!!
1017814
The day I was born. My mom mistook contractions for stomache cramps and went to use the restroom.  A couple pushes later...out came me.  You would think that she had never had a child before.  She barely caught me by my feet as she stood up. I don't remember this moment but it's embarrassing everytime someone brings it up.
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I would say it's normal. You're very close to delivery now, and things are stretching and pulling and adjusting for that day. If you're nervous though...there's absolutely no harm in calling your doctor or even a nurse hotline if you don't want to wait until tomorrow. Good luck and CONGRATS!
359807
I agree with the delivery room.  Perhaps also before urine tests that need to be extremely clear.  Maybe even for keeping clean after baby is born.
259009
It is 42 weeks from the first day of your last period. Of course we all hope it will be less but both my children were born only one (the first) and  three days ( the second) before their due date. Good luck!!! and patience.
476506
Right up to the due date, unless she's uncomfortable with it. It certainly won't hurt the baby, and sometimes (but not in my case) it makes labor come quicker once you're nine months along.
1174437
As early as any other birth.  My sister-in-law had her daughter c-section and got pregnant 6 months later.
388417
lots of ladies work right up till the last month of their pregnancy without complications to the baby. This allows them to have more maternity leave after the birth.\nSome ladies, however have complications from the start so need more rest. its really down to the individual.\nit is tiring though caring another person around for months!!
283993
Strangers.  Twins or triplets, or whatever cannot be born at the SAME TIME.  However, you never stated they had the same mother, so two different women gave birth at the same time.  Nothing too strange about that, even if they are strangers!
568089
Buy two pair of baby bootes. On one pair attach a tag with her due date, wrap as a gift.  Do the same with the other pair but put your due date on it.  Present her with "her" booties first, then with "yours".  Watch for the reaction when she realizes that the second due date is yours!  \n\nShe will be so thrilled to know your baby's will grow up close in age.  Congrats on your pregnancy!
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anytime you don't want to get pregnant. \nI've heard about the thing right after you deliver b/c cervix is still soft and slightly open but I had mine put in when my youngest daughter was 1 year old. She's 4 now so the things doing it's job.
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I had this problem with my son.  He was so called 2 weeks overdue.  I believe they gave me the wrong due date.  They go by you last cycle which not the date you conceived. I use that to determine when my baby's due date. \n\nThis site may be helpful to you.