Average Week of Delivery for 1st Time Moms

kateebrooks78

Just wondering if there are any % out there on what week first time mom's typically deliver. My mom had both my brother and I very early (before week 35). I am hitting week 35 this Friday and wondering if I will be early too. Anyone know more than I do about what the 'average' is.

Guillerma

I've seen this stat - I was wondering if it took into account the number of moms who were induced, since many docs do this at 41 wks and almost all do it by 42 weeks..

Guillerma

canadiansciencegeek:

No, this stat doesn't take into account inductions, only the natural onset of labor.

 

Duh.. noticed that when I actually took the time to read the link posted above. Foot in mouth.

 Still interesting!

sherbieface

My doc also told me the 41 week, 1 day stat. She doesn't induce until 41 weeks, 3 days for this reason. Unless it's necessary of course.

mabst196

From what I've read, 41 weeks.

owens0410

I'm really glad that you asked this! I have been wondering the same thing. That is a great article! Thanks!

LMeR01

So, in other words...who knows when our LOs will come!  haha