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I was induced at 41+6 with my second. I am really surprised they didn't have you come in at 40 weeks for non stress testing or a biophysical profile (I believe it's called, the details are hazy because of how far along I was hahaha). I had an NST at 40 weeks and a BPP at 41 weeks and then set my induction for the day before 42 weeks. I also had regular exams with my midwives during those last two weeks, too. My midwives really stressed that they were totally fine with me carrying as long as I wanted as long as I was monitored and to check that things were as they should be.

I'd be irritated in your shoes, too.

Oh and it doesn't matter if you're being pushy or not, it's your health and baby's health, and you're paying him! He works for you, mama. Call if you want!

@coopsmama: Most places don't do NST/AFI until >41 weeks unless there is a medical reason. "Overdue" is not technically until 41 weeks.

You seem to have a lot of concerns, so I think it's very reasonable for you to want to be seen this week! It sucks that you got a variety of answers about when you'd be induced. Since your OB might not see you at the start of the induction, I'd go in this week so you can ask your questions about the process.

@sapphire: I'm not sure where you are but that hasn't been the case at all for anyone I know and we've all had different providers and have delivered at several different hospitals.

@coopsmama: With my first I went to Dr. At 40+3 and was told we'd talk induction at 41 weeks. No NST or discussion of one. I don't know when they'd have done one or even induced since I went into labor that night on my own, but it wasn't their protocol to do a NST at that point.

@DesertDreams88: I know youre frustrated with your doctor, and they haven't communicated well with you. (But they are at the mercy of the hospital schedulers, so maybe the issue was with the hospital...) Call for an appt, even if it isn't standard practice. Tell them you are having anxiety and want to be seen. In the end, especially for a first with a non-favorable cervix, they'd always rather you go into labor on your own. Your body will do much better, and that makes it safer! Try to remember that even though these days feel like an eternity, they will not seem like they mattered much in retrospect, once your LO is in your arms. That's hard to swallow right now, I know, since I have been in your shoes. Lots of hugs and I hope the baby comes soon and makes this all a moot point!

@DesertDreams88: Honestly I think your concerns are justified. A few have replied to my post saying that testing isn't done for their practice until 41 weeks but I have had two babies go late (one 5 days and one 13) and they've both shown signs of being more than ready - 9lb plus babies and my second had cracked, dry skin. I've been thinking a lot about what I will do with our current pregnancy and I think I will take an induction as soon as it's offered this go around. I think for a first baby going around 5 days late is normal but I hope they take your concerns seriously and at least do some sort of test between now and 41 weeks so that you can feel comfortable going into either labor naturally or via induction. Give them a call and request an appt if need be. Good luck.

I think bottom line, if you're concerned, push for another appointment. If for no other reason, then to give you peace of mind. I think that's totally reasonable.

For what it's worth, my midwife practice didn't do non stress tests and ultrasound as routine practice until 41 weeks. I had a midwife appointment at 40 +1, maybe an inch dialated, and they wanted me either get baby checked out at 41 weeks or schedule an induction. I went into labor the very next day, and baby was born at 40 +3.

Hang in there! You're almost there. Even though it feels like an eternity.

Pregnancy anxiety sucks and coupled with being overdue is a recipe for high running emotions. Every day I went past my due date I worried about how being late would impact the baby (I went the full two weeks that my midwives allowed, hoping that my body would go into labour). There were lots of tears. Even though the hospitals do need to prioritize patients in active labour, we were still able to book an induction date and then my midwife just called in on the morning I was to be induced to make sure the room was available, then once you're in there and hooked up, you have the spot. (At my hospital anyway). The booking process only took about two days. As others have said, they might be waiting a few more days before they consider you overdue and get their act together about monitoring and booking appointments for the induction, which is definitely frustrating for you, but just so you know where they might be coming from.

Personally, I would call the doctor's office to try and get another appointment. I had bpp ultrasounds every few days after 40+3 weeks to check on the baby (blood flow, fluid level, heart rate). On your end you can make a point to monitor movement and if you ever feel anything concerning then you can always go to the ER and get them to do an ultrasound I assume. So maybe do that if your doctor isn't being great at addressing not your concerns about monitoring. Advocate for yourself and don't feel crazy or anything!

@DesertDreams88: awww I am am so sorry!
In was 40 weeks and had low AF and was a nervous wreck!
I would call and go in for an NST every day because my anxiety was so bad also due to IF and losses!

I was too scheduled for an induction at 41weeks but gnarly gave birth at 40+3
I pray this baby comes soon for you!

@DesertDreams88: I would be upset to in your position. I would be annoyed at our unresponsive my OB is, especially given your history. If you want to be seen to alleviate some concerns, then by all means, call! I don't think you want to go into labor with all these fear.

Do you have an induction schedule for 41 weeks?

@DesertDreams88: My body didn't get the memo either. It's frustrating - I couldn't wait to get her out so that I could SEE that everything was ok. I hope things get going for you soon!

You have every right to call. Your concerns are valid. I had an emergency/unplanned induction at 39w so I can't speak to care after 40 weeks.

@Mrs. Champagne: now that you say that, I think that's what happened with me, u/s at 41 weeks. Then had another one on 41+4 in the morning followed by an appointment with my midwife, followed by labor a few hours later

Midwives were not concerned about any extra monitoring until 41 weeks.