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What to do when you're overdue...

By , About.com Guide   August 27, 2010

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I'm one of those people who has babies who can't read calendars. While we all know that the concept of a 40 week pregnancy is only a guess, it still doesn't make us not focus on a due date. Here is some information on what happens when your pregnancy extends past that magic number - your due date. From what testing you can expect, to induction of labor and even when to let nature take it's course.

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August 27, 2010 at 10:50 am
(1) Shelly :

Thanks for the valuable information. I’ll pass it to my friend who’s overdue and a bit worried.

August 28, 2010 at 3:36 am
(2) Anne :

I am also one of those pregnant woman too who can’t read calendars. Actually I am really tired of counting. Then I also have a friend who is now pregnant. I’ve got to share this to her.

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