Due dates have been treated like expiration dates for far too long—and it’s time to set the record straight.
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything you actually need to know about due dates:
✨ Where the current system even came from (spoiler: it’s outdated!)
✨ Why your “due date” is really a month-long window of normal birth timing
✨ How labor truly begins (hint: it’s a baby-led process, not a calendar event)
✨ The real differences between premature, full-term, and post-dates pregnancies
✨ Why spontaneous labor—even when it feels like it’s taking forever—is often the safest and most powerful option for you and your baby
We’ll also dive into the history behind due date calculations, the big differences between how ACOG and midwifery models view post-dates, and why the fear around going “overdue” is often overblown and flat-out misinformed.
If you’re approaching your due date—or you’re already past it—and feeling the pressure, this episode is here to arm you with real facts, fresh perspective, and a reminder that your body isn’t broken.
It’s wise.
It’s working.
And it’s on your timeline—not the hospital’s.
Leave this episode feeling informed, empowered, and fiercely confident in trusting your body’s process. You were made for this. 💛
Resources + Links:
🎯 Grab your free VBAC Game Plan
🎯 Get on the waitlist for the VBAC Without Regrets Course
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.
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