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Even though the term over due doesn't specifically refer to any health problem, some practitioners become concerned that an overdue baby has a higher risk of developing problems, specifically postmaturity. In an attempt to prevent problems from happening, the mother is induced (artificially caused to begin labor).
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www.birthingnaturally.net/birth/challenges/overdue.html
www.birthingnaturally.net/birth/challenges/overdue.html
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Part of this increase is thought to be due to babies with malformations – as these babies have a tendency to go overdue. In the majority of cases the outcome is good for prolonged pregnancies. It’s only a minority of cases where problems occur.
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www.pregnancy.com.au/overdue.htm
www.pregnancy.com.au/overdue.htm
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Although overdue babies do have higher rates of some problems (including stillbirth), the rates are not greatly higher. Despite the fears of many doctors, most overdue babies are in no danger.
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www.pregnancytoday.com/expertqa/inducing-and-augmenting...
www.pregnancytoday.com/expertqa/inducing-and-augmenting-labor/what-are-some-natural-ways-to-induce-labor-7166/
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An overdue pregnancy can leave you tired and anxious. Find out what may cause an overdue pregnancy and what it might mean for you and your baby. ... Rarely, overdue pregnancy may be related to problems with the placenta or the baby. ... see all in Pregnancy problems...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/overdue-pregnancy/PR00116
www.mayoclinic.com/health/overdue-pregnancy/PR00116
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I was miserable, feeling like I was 5 weeks overdue, instead of 2. And at the time, I thought I was going to be the first pregnant woman in history to NEVER give birth! I was starting to think that something must be wrong. ... My own babies are like those apples that take so long to come off. I wait and I wait- and when...
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www.glorialemay.com/blog/?p=107
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An overdue pregnancy can be very frustrating and uncomfortable. However, going over your due date is extremely common. In fact, seven out of ten babies are born after their due date. ... Problems with Being Overdue; Aside from being very uncomfortable and impatient, there are some issues associated with going past your due...
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www.pregnancy-info.net/labor_inducing_labor.html
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Women at risk include diabetics (the insulin serves as a fetal growth hormone, producing babies with large chest cavities and pectoral regions), obese or short women, those with babies determined to be at least 8 pounds, 14 ounces, or those with overdue babies beyond 40 weeks.
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www.post-gazette.com/healthscience/20010821hbirths4.asp
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I am now more than a week overdue, and I would like to know if there is anything that I can do to safely encourage labour. ... Unless there is any suggestion that the baby is having problems, there is no reason why nature should be interfered with. ... Quarter of babies delivered by C-section; 28-10-2009...
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www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/pregnancyandchildbirth/204630.h...
www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/pregnancyandchildbirth/204630.html
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Read about the negative effects of overdue pregnancy, and learn to recognize signs of labour. The necessity of labour induction is also discussed. ... Waiting for labour to begin can make you worry. If it is your first baby, you may worry even more. Remember that most overdue babies are born healthy. ... Problems with the Baby...
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www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Pregnancy/Overdue-Pregnancy.aspx...
www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Pregnancy/Overdue-Pregnancy.aspx?articleID=7543&categoryID=PG-nh2-07k
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