Question 1

is it true that only 4 percent of babies are born on their due date?

Accepted Answer

Little higher: It actually used to be closer to 10%, but with more scheduled inductions and C-sections at around 39 weeks, the actual number has dropped below that 10%. I doubt it has dropped as low as 4% though. I certainly have not seen a number that low yet, but I'm sure it's headed that way.

Question 2

i am 2 days past my due date n want to drink to help with pain.will it show up in my babies n my system?

Accepted Answer

Better pain treatmen: There are better pain treatments than feeling the need to drink alcohol to make the pain go away.  You could try exercise, yoga or any other treatments your doctor would recommend.  To answer your question, alcohol would show up in your bloodstream for a few hrs after ingesting.

Question 3

ultrasound at 32 weeks. due date was sept 12th and changed to sept 10th. does this mean i conceived earlier or is it based off babies measurements?

Accepted Answer

Measurements: Your first due date was likely based on your last period or some very early ultrasound measurements. Both are fairly inaccurate. As you progressed, your due date was refined based on later measurements. Remember, though, doctors (like anyone) are not great at predicting the future. Only about 5% of babies are born on their due date. Hope this helps!

Question 4

i went to the gynae and my baby is due for the 19 of march but now the dr advises that i give birth earlier around the 19th due to fluid around the placenta being around 4cm and the babies waist also just within the range. bt i want the date of da 19?

Accepted Answer

: The health of your baby and you are more important than the date of the birth. It is vital for you to follow your OB Dr's advice and treatment plan in order to avoid stillbirth and other devastating outcomes. If your pregnancy is greater than 37 weeks it is considered full term and safe to deliver.

Question 5

if a baby was born on actual due date march 14 . was conception june 4?

Accepted Answer

It's not like that.: Being born on a predicted due date does not tell you the conception date (only gives an estimate). Most babies are not born on their predicted due dates. Some are born on their due dates, but most are born just a little before or just a little after...that's how life works! Real conception date doesn't change regardless of whether the baby is born before, after, or right on the predicted due date.

Question 6

could i of conceived end of april to have a baby born 4th february 4 days early from the due date?

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Probably not: If your due date was Feb 8, you would have conceived around May 17.  Best wishes!

Question 7

i was given a due date of july 12th could my baby be born a month early?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anyitme between 36 and 42 weeks is entirely normal for the start of spontaneous labor.

Question 8

slept with 2 men. 20th april the other end of april till end of may. 1st aug 2014 dated me 12w and 5d. baby born 4th feb 4 days early for due date.

Accepted Answer

Conceived in mid May: If you were 12 week and 5 days on August 1, you conceived in the middle of May. Best wishes!

Question 9

to find conception date do you count back 9 months from the babys birth date even if they were born 4 days early from the due date?

Accepted Answer

Use due date: To calculate conception you use the due date. Use a reverse due date calculator for free online and this will be easy for you to find out. Simply type in your due date and the conception date will be calculated for you.

Question 10

when was my baby conceived? my baby was born on nov. 29 2013, she was born premature at 36 weeks with due date of dec. 19.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 3/28: There are pregnancy calculators for this.  Rule of thumb:  LMP + (9 months + ~7 days)= EDC (estimated date of confinement), i.e., 'due date'.

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Percentage of babies born on due date

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Is it true that only 4 percent of babies are born on their due date?

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I am 2 days past my due date n want to drink to help with pain.will it show up in my babies n my system?

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Ultrasound at 32 weeks. due date was sept 12th and changed to sept 10th. does this mean i conceived earlier or is it based off babies measurements?

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I went to the gynae and my baby is due for the 19 of march but now the dr advises that i give birth earlier around the 19th due to fluid around the placenta being around 4cm and the babies waist also just within the range. bt i want the date of da 19?

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If a baby was born on actual due date march 14 . was conception june 4?

A member asked:

Could i of conceived end of april to have a baby born 4th february 4 days early from the due date?

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I was given a due date of july 12th could my baby be born a month early?

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Slept with 2 men. 20th april the other end of april till end of may. 1st aug 2014 dated me 12w and 5d. baby born 4th feb 4 days early for due date.

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To find conception date do you count back 9 months from the babys birth date even if they were born 4 days early from the due date?

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When was my baby conceived? my baby was born on nov. 29 2013, she was born premature at 36 weeks with due date of dec. 19.

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