Is it true that first borns usually bake longer in mummy’s tummy?

First borns usually stay inside mummy’s belly for 40-41 weeks? And subsequent babies tend to come out earlier? Worried as my EDD for first baby getting earlier and earlier.

9 Replies
undefined profile icon
Write a reply
Super Mum

Hey there mama to be! Firstly, congratulations! There’s this article I came across and it’s really good reading. Thought you might find it an interesting read relative to your question. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/ Take care and stay strong!

Read more

Not true mommy. My first born gave birth 37w+. Now my third pregnancy, 41w2d baby still kicking inside😂

Not true. I gave birth at exactly 37 wks and my sebsequent babies also came out between 36-37 wks exactly.

4y ago

Me too, kinakabahan nko. Nanganak kn momsh?

First born 41w5d.. Second dont know yet.. Now 40w..hopefully coming as soon as possible 😂

my firstborn was overdue my edd so was induced 2 days later when i was 40wk+2!

nope..my 1st born is out at 38 weeks, second one at 40 weeks. both natural

nope. #1, #2 & #3 past due date. #4 on due date and #5 also past due date.

2y ago

im 42weeks plis ..,my 4th child still hvnt gv birth

nope first one is 39 weeks. second one then 40 weeks plus😅

my children were on EDD through natural delivery