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Weeks 40 to 41 of your pregnancy (key ideas)

If you are past 41 weeks, your doctor may measure the amount of fluid that surrounds your baby. They may also test your baby's movement and heart rate.

If you don't start labor on your own by 41 or 42 weeks, your doctor may want to start (induce) labor. If there are other concerns, your doctor may talk to you about a C-section.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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Current as of: May 1, 2026

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