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Is it possible to have a july 12 due date but have baby on september 12?

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If miscalculated: The placenta begins to break down after 40 weeks and baby is at risk of sudden death if not delivered by 42 weeks or so.You don't get a 48 week baby, you get dates that were off.Miscalculation is not uncommon and due dates are often adjusted today after an ultrasound has verified the developmental size/stage of the fetus.

Answered 5/14/2013

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