Due Month: The Key to a Happier & Healthier 3rd Trimester!

There is a growing movement to change the way we think about due dates. Some experts are suggesting that we should focus on due months rather than due dates. This means expecting that your baby could be born anywhere within a two to four-week window (sometimes more)!! This can help to reduce anxiety and stress, and it can also make it easier to enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Other experts are suggesting that we should do away with due dates altogether. They argue that due dates are simply unrealistic and that they can lead to unnecessary medical interventions. Instead, they recommend that pregnant women focus on the overall health and well-being of themselves, their families, and their babies.

The concept of a due month is not new. It has been used by midwives and other healthcare providers for centuries. However, it is only recently that it has begun to gain traction among obstetricians and other traditional healthcare providers.

There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that focusing on due months can have a number of positive benefits for pregnant moms. For example, one study found that women who were given due months were less likely to experience anxiety and stress than women who were given due dates. Another study found that women who were given due months were less likely to have unwanted and unwarranted inductions or C-sections.

If you are a pregnant woman, I encourage you to research the concept of a due month and educate your support team, family and friends. This can help the unwanted “is baby here yet?” texts around that time. For more questions on due months check out our other blog here.