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We in our 38th week(pregnancy) and no sign of labour pain still...baby was confirmed fine 2 weeks back. what happens if we pass 40 weeks and we still not having labor pains or any signs of labor?

Q: we in our 38th week(pregnancy) and no sign of labour pain still...baby was confirmed fine 2 weeks back. what happens if we pass 40 weeks and we still not having labor pains or any signs of labor?

Depends: A normal pregnancy can last from 37-42 weeks, &amp; if the baby &amp; mom are healthy, most Drs do not try to bring on the labor artificially until at least 40 weeks. Definitely call your wife’s OB provider if any concerns though

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Dr. Lauren Bickel answered

Depends: A normal pregnancy can last from 37-42 weeks, & if the baby & mom are healthy, most Drs do not try to bring on the labor artificially until at least 40 weeks. Definitely call your wife’s OB provider if any concerns though

Answered 7/14/2020

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A member asked:

We in our 38th week(pregnancy) and no sign of labour pain still...baby was confirmed fine 2 weeks back. what happens if we pass 40 weeks and we still not having labor pains or any signs of labor?

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