40 weeks today and still no signs of labour

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40 weeks today guys, still no signs of labour. Have an appointment today to see DR. I don’t want to get induced like my first 🥲🥲 I’ve walked, done squats & bounced on yoga ball. Even had intercourse even tho it’s damn uncomfortable 😂 but my baby girl just doesn’t wanna budge. Anyone knows if I can choose to be induced at 41 weeks 3 days later? It will be my late mom’s birthday.. if gonna give birth later than my due date rather try on a a day that’s meaningful for me right? (Even tho there’s a high likely chance that she might come out naturally before that ) but is 41 weeks 3 days too long to be pregnant? #pleasehelp #advicemommies #advicepls

itsallabout_mytwokids · Answer

You can speak with your doctor/gynae. Previously I was at NUH, subsidy route I was allowed to go till 41 weeks. I give birth the next day. For KKH I wasn't allowed. I did till 40 weeks and give birth 2 days later. If you can extend go for it and chances of second birth no induce is there. You can ask them to check if the cervix has opened. Most of the time, not all Mummies will have their cervix dilate pretty fast when you have a sign of birth. My #2 I was supposed to be induced but didn't happen. I was 3cm dilated and had mild contractions. They did put Pitocin to make my contractions closer. While in seating position and having my epidural in. My baby wanted to come out. I was from 3cm shoot to 10cm within seconds at that seating position. No chance to lay down side ways or having the epidural fully run through the entire body. So yes, I would say go for it and wait further.