Question 1

i'm 39 weeks and last week they checked me and i was still 1cm and not effaced at all. will i go over my due date?

Accepted Answer

Cannot tell!: Things can change in a week. You could go over or not.

Question 2

my due date is 4/21/13 i went for my 20 week check up today and they said iwas 19 weeks instead so when is my due date ? and when did i get pregnan

Accepted Answer

Due date is same: Ultrasounds can be a little off.  The difference between your prior due date and new ultrasound due date is only one week.  This is normal.  Keep your initial due date of 4/21/13.

Question 3

can a due date be off by 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Definitely.  It depends, of course, on many factors. When was the 1st ultrasound? 1st trimester ultrasounds are the most accurate, and thus would unlikely be off by 4 weeks. Sometimes due dates aren't off, it's just the baby growing too big or too small, another reason to make sure a woman has early ultrasound. More specific information in question could help us provide you with a better answer.

Question 4

how can i prepare for my due date?

Accepted Answer

Relax,: get your hospital bag ready and the nursery and try to enjoy the miracle of childbirth.

Question 5

when can i find out my exact due date?

Accepted Answer

Just ask : Your due date can be calculated from your last period using many of the online calculators. You can also ask your doctor what date they are using. Remember 95% of people do not deliver on their due date.

Question 6

when is it appropriate to change a due date?

Accepted Answer

Due date change: Due dates are changed when two or more landmark parameters disagree with the LMP. Those landmarks are ultrasound dating, fetal heartbeat first heard, interval fetal growth, date of quickening by the mother, etc. Besides, the pregnancy is usually 40+ weeks long and the Great Creator often decides actual labor dates anyway. The adage is true "If the apple is ripe, it will fall off the tree."

Question 7

how long after due date till i have my baby?

Accepted Answer

Should be no > wk: If your due date is a firm one,  based on good dates &/or confirmed by ultrasound, most ob's will try to induce u if you go much over 1 wk. The umbilical cord/placenta begins to wear out & may not supply baby well during a labor. Teats of fetal well being are often done to monitor this. Have a frank discussion with your OB and get an idea about your unique needs & the options ahead.

Question 8

does a baby move less closer to the due date?

Accepted Answer

No: You should still feel your baby move as you get closer to your due date. The intensity of the movement may be reduced due to decreased space; however, you should still feel the baby move. 
If you dont feel the baby move, lie in a quiet room and see if you can feel the baby move.. If you still dont feel the baby move, contact your obgyn provider.

Question 9

is it possible for a due date to be off 1month?

Accepted Answer

Depends : An ultrasound up to 8 weeks gestation is accurate within 3 days. At 12 week, it is accurate within a week.  At 20 weeks, it is accurate within 2 weeks. At 28 or more weeks it is accurate within 3 weeks.  Your due date by your last menstrual period could be off by a month if it varies from ultrasound dating. If this is true, the ultrasound is more accurate.

Question 10

how many weeks am i based on my due date 7/16/14?

Accepted Answer

Dating Conception: Conception calculators are readily available on the internet and you can get all questions answered independently on the web now a days. Here is one you may find interesting: http://www.babymed.com/conception-calculator.

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I'm 39 weeks and last week they checked me and i was still 1cm and not effaced at all. will i go over my due date?

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My due date is 4/21/13 i went for my 20 week check up today and they said iwas 19 weeks instead so when is my due date ? and when did i get pregnan

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Can a due date be off by 4 weeks?

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How can i prepare for my due date?

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When can i find out my exact due date?

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When is it appropriate to change a due date?

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How long after due date till i have my baby?

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Does a baby move less closer to the due date?

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Is it possible for a due date to be off 1month?

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How many weeks am i based on my due date 7/16/14?

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