Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy work the hardest, and in order to relieve themselves quickly, expectant mothers eagerly hope to give birth. Some pregnant women have been silent for a long time after entering the delivery period, and watching the baby refuse to come out, the pregnant mother's heart will be very anxious. So, let's find out what to do if she hasn't given birth at 40 weeks of pregnancy?
The normal due date is 40 weeks, but this estimated date is only a rough estimate and not 100% accurate. It is also possible to delay the due date by one or two weeks. If the baby hasn't been born yet at 40 weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers shouldn't worry too much. They should patiently wait for a period of time. As long as the baby is in good condition in the uterus and can be born before 42 weeks of pregnancy, there should be no problem.
After the due date, if the delivery is delayed, it is best for pregnant women to go to the hospital to wait for delivery, which helps to timely understand the status of the baby in the uterine cavity. If the examination reveals symptoms of hypoxia, oligohydramnios, or placental calcification in the baby, the pregnant mother cannot wait any longer and may have a cesarean section if necessary.
Generally, it is not recommended for pregnant women to have a cesarean section. If their own conditions meet the standards for vaginal delivery and the baby is safe and healthy, they can consult a doctor for artificial induction of labor. The premise of artificial induction of labor is that the pregnant mother has symptoms of labor, but there is no sign of the baby being born. At this time, the doctor will give the pregnant mother oxytocin and, if necessary, artificially rupture the membrane.
