My Baby is Overdue

Now What? There is no simple answer.

• The decision is yours.
• Every women is an individual.
• Guidelines are not mandatory. Hospital Guidelines
• Everyone's perception of 'risk' is different.
• Sign posting women to further information helps to support a women in her decision.
• Only 4-5% of women give birth on their due date.

"Each individual woman must decide which set of risks she is most willing to take – and be supported in her choice." Rachel Reed - Thinking Midwife

The following links give more information on:

• Due dates
• Post Term Pregnancy
• Medical and Natural Induction

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Good Luck with whatever decision you choose & may you be fully supported xx

Gemma Webster