What is the reason for a week past due date?

There is always a due date when giving birth, but this due date is not necessarily decisive. It does not stipulate when you will give birth. Some people have not given birth a week after the due date. What is the reason for this? This is a problem that many expectant mothers are worried about. Let us now explain the reasons for a week past the due date.

The cause is still unclear, but the possible causes of post-term pregnancy are:

1. Low estrogen levels Although the mechanism of labor is very complex, the level of estrogen in the blood is closely related to labor. Post-term pregnancy may be related to low blood estrogen levels. However, in a large number of post-term pregnancies, there is no direct evidence that estrogen levels are lower than in normal pregnancies.

2. Cephalopelvic disproportion In post-term pregnancy, some fetuses are larger, the fetal head takes a long time to enter the pelvis, and the cervix does not receive proper stimulation, which delays the start of labor. This is the more common reason.

3. Genetics: A small number of women have longer gestation periods, and several pregnancies may be post-term. This is sometimes seen in a family, indicating that this tendency may be related to genetics.

In fact, as long as you ensure that the development of your fetus is relatively good, there is no need to worry too much about such a situation. The due date is just an approximate deadline and will not cause any harm to your body. When your child is born for a long time beyond the due date, you can go to the hospital for examination and then take appropriate treatment methods.