What should I pay attention to after the due date?

We all know that the due date is a common estimated time, which is a date for the mother to give birth. Many pregnant mothers give birth at different times. Some give birth before the due date, and some give birth after the due date. So what should we pay attention to after the due date? Let's take a closer look!

What should I pay attention to when my due date has passed?

If the due date has passed, expectant mothers should not panic. Remember to pay attention to the following points, relax and don't worry too much.

① Don’t forget to avoid “emergencies” while increasing exercise

After the due date, many expectant mothers want the baby to come sooner, so they will exercise more actively. Of course, strengthening exercise at this time can indeed promote the baby to enter the pelvis faster, and can also exercise the pelvic floor muscles and increase labor force. But it should be noted that when exercising, it is best for expectant mothers to be accompanied by family members, or not to go too far, and always carry a charged mobile phone to avoid emergencies and be able to respond in time.

② Be sure to have regular prenatal checkups and follow the doctor’s advice

If the due date has passed, doctors will usually do B-ultrasound for expectant mothers to check several key indicators, such as the amount of amniotic fluid (if the amount of amniotic fluid is too little, the fetus will be at risk of hypoxia, and it is best to terminate the pregnancy in time), the maturity of the placenta (the placenta mainly provides oxygen and nutrition to the baby. If the B-ultrasound examination shows that the placenta has aged, then the expectant mother should consider inducing labor as soon as possible), the speed of umbilical cord blood flow (B-ultrasound can measure the speed of umbilical cord blood flow, which reflects the size of blood flow resistance. If the fetus grows abnormally, abnormal changes will occur), the size of the fetus (if the fetus is too large and it is difficult to give birth naturally, then the expectant mother should follow the doctor's advice and take positive measures to end the pregnancy as soon as possible), etc.

③ Don’t wait at home for signs of labor

Some expectant mothers, especially those who have given birth before, will not feel nervous if there is no movement after the due date. They think they are experienced and it is not too late to go to the hospital for a check-up after the signs of labor appear. In fact, this practice is very dangerous. If the fetus has abnormal conditions in the womb and the expectant mother is unaware of it, it is easy to have an accident, and even cause irreversible consequences.

In short, after the due date, expectant mothers must not be too nervous or worried. Remember to have regular prenatal checkups, increase exercise, count fetal movements, and go to the hospital for delivery if necessary.

What happens if the due date is over?

First of all, the due date has arrived, and the baby has not shown any signs of labor, but it could happen at any time, so you should prepare the delivery items in advance, including your own and your baby's, to avoid being in a rush when giving birth. At the same time, prepare the corresponding documents, which will be needed when you are hospitalized. You can also get a haircut first to avoid having too long and too much hair that is difficult to take care of after giving birth.

Secondly, in the third trimester, you should pay more attention to prenatal check-ups and fetal heart rate monitoring. When the due date arrives and the baby has not started, you should go to the hospital to closely monitor the fetal heart rate. At the same time, you should ask the doctor to check whether the amniotic fluid is turbid, reduced, and whether the fetus is wrapped around the neck. If all indicators are normal, you can wait for the fetus to be born. If the amniotic fluid is abnormal, the number of wrappings around the neck is too many, which is not conducive to the fetus staying in the mother's body, you must decide whether to perform a caesarean section to let the fetus be born.

Finally, if you have not been hospitalized for delivery, you should count the fetal movements at home and seek medical attention immediately if you find any abnormalities. Don't panic if you have spotting. Stay in the hospital for delivery accompanied by your family.

The due date has arrived. The most important thing is that your family must be by your side and be ready for delivery at any time. Of course, the expectant mother must maintain a good attitude and not panic, so as to avoid large emotional fluctuations that affect the baby and herself.

What's going on when the due date has passed and the baby hasn't started yet?

Generally, if the baby has not started to move after the due date, there are many possible reasons. For example:

1. The fetus has not yet entered the pelvis

Although most babies enter the pelvis around 36 weeks of pregnancy, some babies enter the pelvis later.

2. The due date is calculated incorrectly

The due date is usually calculated based on the last menstrual period, but if the expectant mother remembers the wrong time of the last menstrual period, it may result in the baby not coming into labor after the due date.

3. Insufficient oxytocin secretion

Some expectant mothers do not have indications for cesarean section, but the fetus is slow to move. In fact, if the baby wants to move, it is inseparable from the oxytocin secreted by the expectant mother. Sometimes, in order for the fetus to come out quickly, the expectant mother can also take oxytocin to promote uterine contraction.