41 Weeks Pregnant: What You Need To Know - Channel Mum

Congratulations! You are 41 weeks pregnant - and probably feeling more than ready to meet your baby. It's a weird time when there's nothing left to do but wait for baby, but you really aren't far away from meeting your little one now. In this official www.channelmum.com video, Charlotte talks about how it feels to go overdue and you'll hear from other overdue mums who have opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of passing your due date. There's info about inductions and whether you opt for one or not, rest assured that you will get to meet your baby very, very soon. From sweeps and Braxton Hicks to last minute stretch marks as your baby grows for a final spurt, it can be a difficult week to get through. To take your mind off things, try watching other vlogs from mums who are 41 weeks pregnant : www.channelmum.com/c/41-weeks... and read up on the symptoms you might expect to get here: www.channelmum.com/c/pregnanc...
If you're curious about other mums birth stories head here: www.channelmum.com/c/birth-st...
Are you 41 weeks pregnant? Are you getting any twinges yet?
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[@lydialorraine5164]

41 weeks today and if I get another text asking if baby is here yet I think I'm going to scream...

[@juliasavitskaya5619]

THIS!!!!!!

[@neeveve]

Haha yup

[@OhHyeJinAndOhMinSu]

Omg sameeeee 🤧🤧😭😭

[@gracemancao7625]

Same feeling! Currently 41 weeks and 1 day. I keep getting questions if baby is here already even if they could clearly see my bump and that is so annoying!

[@loopingstateofmind]

Haha so true 😅

[@vivsjournal]

41 weeks today... trying EVERYTHING to go into labor because I planned for a homebirth. Pray for me to go into labor naturally before 42 weeks 🙏

[@mmeplurielle8145]

Soooo? What happened?

[@amandaherperger3471]

This made me feel so not alone. 41 weeks and 1 day

[@letscreatesomethingorigina40]

I think most of the time it's ppl around that stress us and things are just fine

[@a.hussain248]

Think that is the case dont really know if I should be worried as baby is moving but still no labour signs.

[@lydiaeve6634]

Honestly yes ! People keep asking and asking me every day if baby girl is here lol

[@shaikhshaikh6028]

yes, absolutely right, they actually scared us.

[@kukuzess3937]

Ri8 sis. 🙄

[@goldenflower2779]

So true. I was fine being overdue until my husband said “ what if the baby is cyanosis inside? Are you sure he’s ok in there that long?” Thanks 😑

[@kittydonovan1452]

40+6 and so fed up and down! 😫 Just want my baby here now 😢❤️

[@Becky-vb8fs]

41weeks today and feeling a little sad! Come on baby girl!! One good thing I didn't feel ready enough a couple of weeks ago and now I feel more than ready

[@habibtygrace8297]

Waiting for baby is ok but answering for people's who is asking when you will have a baby is sooo annoying..

[@bitxhdhdhdhd6561]

habibty grace absolutely I hate when people keep asking me that like I can control it

[@kembabaziadyeerilydiana5080]

Am absolutely sick of questions....

[@theresahasantewaah3931]

Same here keep asking when baby will came is sooooo annoying

[@axelriz6967]

I feel you 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@normakin8306]

Absolutely feel this. My husband and I made an announcement that we would be ignoring all calls, texts, and messages asking if baby is here yet, but that we appreciated everyone's concern. It's important that we pregnant mamas avoid stress as much as possible, so I don't feel bad in the slightest.

[@melissamoorehouse2805]

This is me now. I waddle from the toilet to the phone and might as well just answer with “still pregnant”

[@LillyVega]

The longest week of my life. I’m watching this while expecting contractions every 10 minutes. Here’s hoping things progress before I have to be induced.

[@LillyVega]

Turned out those contractions lasted for 36 hours (had a long latent phase labour) before going into active labour in the pool (which took 7 hours). Managed (somehow) to do it drug free. Your body just know what to do. To ladies reading this, you can do this! 👶

[@mailboxxy]

@@LillyVega 👍🏻 thank you for the follow up mama

[@thecookjourney3299]

I watch these even though I’ve already had my baby. I had him at 39 weeks and he was 8 lbs. I had to get an episiotomy (2 directions) and I have something I wanna say to all my pregnant goddesses out there. I miss being pregnant. I’m 5 days postpartum. And yes i know I was miserable in the moment of being pregnant but oh my god I miss it. Please don’t take it for granted ❤️

[@daniellewolfe6570]

I'm 41 weeks it's my first pregnancy and still no show from my son feeling so emotional and fed up just want him in my arms already I've waited so long for this day always wanted to be a mum and I know how hard it is to get pregnant so I'm blessed thank u Jesus for this beautiful miracle it is sad I lost a few but so blessed to be here so I hope he comes soon stay strong mums out there we all got this us women are so amazing I mean we are making humans so I'm proud of all of us especially the tears the sleepless nights but we all got this and it's videos like this that keep me strong and remind me of what I'm fighting for so thank u

[@traceyhaynes2139]

Approaching 41 weeks after contractions at 39. Think it’s the thought of covid, lockdown etc that’s keeping him in 🙈

[@lokeshsingh712]

u

[@MegaLuiza1984]

Today 40 weeks and 5 days :( feeling really heavy and grumpy. Very scared of induction,love the channel mum.

[@moysoyjoy]

I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I looked forward to them each week during my pregnancy 🤰 My baby was born at 41 weeks exactly and is now 8 mo! I miss having her in my tummy, but having her here in the world is wonderful 💜

[@luminahart9876]

Thank you for this video! I initially thought this baby would arrive sooner and now 41 weeks and still no baby! Definitely a grumpy mumma, especially when the growth scan shows this bub is already big! But thank you for your video, I feel more supported and looking to be induced on thursday if nothing happens!

[@olivialarcombe7800]

I’m 40 weeks + 5 so emotional and ready for my baby! 😭

[@Amac0025]

Thank you for Lauren saying in video she felt a bit down and wondering if doing something wrong. I felt like that this at the end of this week too. 41 weeks today and hoping a bath, walk and date night at home may help x

[@helenfinlinson1162]

41 weeks today - I’ve loved watching these videos every week from the very beginning!.. and yes you’ve just hit the nail on the head on how I’m feeling right now xx

[@Christina-ds7qk]

I just gave birth at 41 wks 1 day. Had no symptoms or any contractions lol. Was induced due to low amniotic fluid. He came right after both of our parents went home 😆. Was born 7lbs! Thank you for this channel it made me so excited to meet him ❤️

[@RaminaCantare]

41 weeks now. Im so tired of waiting. Pressure is everywhere. My OB said I have to wait until 42 weeks, nothing to worry because there is no such thing as OVERDUE... EDD only means EXPECTED due date. Goodluck to me. 😬😥😁

[@cariesmamalife4428]

Man I wish my dr was this comforting.. mine is pushing for induction and got angry at me yesterday because I refused induction.

[@awamezoh9938]

So comforting to hear....I'm 41+2 today and started pressuring my doctor for induction since 1 week ago. He insists I wait till 42weeks

[@freezecheeze]

I went to 40 weeks and 6 days, I had to be induced though ! Lord knows how long he would’ve taken on his own haha. 3.91kg and measured 50cm 🥰 They brought me on because the doctors/midwives were worried about him being small and he ended up being a chunk!

[@yvettebernard4112]

Thank you for cheering me up..I am 40 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Please pray for me I go natural in labour before reaching 41 weeks.

[@bryndisbridgetsmith9460]

I’ll be 41 weeks tomorrow I have my appointment today and I just hope they give me a date! I’m so tired of being pregnant and so excited to meet our princess!! I really appreciate you guys making this video because it really is disheartening to feel like your body isn’t doing what it should be...

[@caroline89desimone12]

This will be my last video to watch as I’ll be getting induced next week. But just wanted to say what a joy it has been to watch your videos every single week 😊 you give off such caring, bubbly vibes on camera and it honestly comes through when watching it. Thankyou so much charlotte xx 😘

[@OhHyeJinAndOhMinSu]

Yeah same 🤧 i will be induced this Thursday if the baby dont come until that day and i have only 2 days left so :(( im pretty sad :(

[@kirstymalloy7621]

I miss these videos, followed them all through my pregnancy, gave birth at 38+4. Now baby is 6 weeks old and i just remembered to check this channel, i miss holding my bump while you explained everything week by week. Now off to look at after pregnancy videos from this channel. Thankyou for all your advice and help Charlotte!

[@ninadubois2842]

40 weeks and 1 day today -- I had a sweep two days ago and lost my mucus plug yesterday. I am going a little stir crazy at home 🤪 Come on, baby boy!

[@80giggles]

Currently 41 weeks 2 days...planned induction in 3 days..if he doesn't come on his own...ive come to terms with it now..last week I was going mad...i couldn't do a sweep or dilation checks due to group B strep 🙁 but I'm just so ready so I'm on countdown mode!!!!

[@bekind5895]

My doctor did a sweep for me on my first born even tho I was group b positive. Now she wants to do the same...now im concerned is it harmful?

[@tayknbaykn]

About to go to bed on the eve of 41 + 2. My home birth can only happen if I go into labor before 42 weeks and I'm trying not to stress. This was such a lovely video to find!

[@000shayna]

Hey love im 41 weeks and I am expecting to do a home birth...did you eventually go in labor?

[@vivsjournal]

Did you have a home birth???

[@tayknbaykn]

I did not. Our son Cedar was brought earthside via gentle cesarean after we realized that our midwives had forgotten(due to being overrun with new patients because cov1d) to schedule us for multiple routine prenatal visits and ultrasounds during the final two weeks of pregnancy. We discovered that baby's heart was decelerating during my contractions and he was SUPRISE breech. Really heartbroken to be let down/forgotten by our midwives. Still mourning the homebirth I was dreaming of. But ever so in love with our little one and hopeful for future birthing experiences 🧡

[@vivsjournal]

@@tayknbaykn I’m so sorry that happened but so happy he’s with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kaylenl9720]

41 weeks today! Will be going to the hospital this evening to start the induction process. Was hoping labor would start naturally but baby is very comfy in there I suppose 😐 momma & daddy are ready!! 🤪🥰💙

[@caitox]

40+4 today, no signs of progress aside from a few practice contractions each day. We've been walking, eating spicy food, having sex, nipple stimulation, all the tricks.. NOTHING! I'm trying to keep a positive mindset but it's hard not to feel disheartened as each day goes by without Baby arriving.

[@logandonnelly4071]

What was the update @caitlin?

[@Graceh003]

41 weeks today after 6 days of having mild to moderate contractions but still no water breaking or genuine progress.🤦🏼‍♀️ Sorry for the TMI, but, we've tried a sweep, sex, lots of walking, ball bouncing, massage, etc. So tonight I'm going to douse a pizza in Tabasco and see what that does. At least I can confidently say that with our induction date being the 1st of September, we will definitely be meeting our son this week! 😅👏👏👏 Best of luck to all the new mums and dads out there. Let's do this! 💪🏻

[@UMblue83]

I'm 41+5 with baby #4 and can't be induced bc baby is frank breech. Can only wait for labor!

[@heathersky7099]

40 weeks +5 days ... ugh! So ready.

[@jusselinebelance570]

40 weeks and 6 days🤢😔

[@judyannebohol9815]

Jusseline Belance me too baby doesn't want to come out

[@ahlemdrablia3274]

Yeah me too same here

[@elizabethkalil5224]

When I was pregnant I was extremely nauseous and uncomfortable all the time from being sick, but then one of my friends told me about this wristband that would stop me from being sick instantly. So I went online bought one for like $12 and tried it, and it worked so amazingly!! It has a little knub on it that hits a pressure point on your wrist to stop nausea. It also smells like peppermint which helps with the nausea. I'm not usually one to go and promote products but this wristband really did help me. Its call NoMo Nausea and it works so well! If you get morning sickness or are nausea all the time you must try!!

[@pinds83]

Not quite to 41 weeks (I'm currently 40 weeks 5 days) but I am being induced tonight. :( I'm pretty stressed and nervous about it. This was definitely not part of my plan, as I was hoping for a completely unmedicated birth. I'm so afraid that I won't be able to take the pain without meds. Wish me luck!

[@josephinemendoza6357]

41 weeks today and stressful, theres a water drop little by little. I hope my baby is fine and will see the world as soon as possible. Need prayers coz till now its just mild contraction and cervix is not open.

[@rachaelr5134]

I'm 1 day over my due date and just want baby to be here. I really, reeeeaaaally don't want to be induced. If I have to be induced, I have to travel to another hospital which is over 2 hours away! Stretch and sweep attempted 2 days ago, cervix was high, but baby is really low. Due another sweep on Sunday - pray for me 😅

[@swabra0626]

Love this programme. Thank you for bein pit there 40weeks n 5 days.

[@Carolegavinriley]

I just found your channel! I love it! I am not 41 weeks only 21!

[@lilmissgoldilocks07]

41+1 today. Was hoping I wouldn't be posting here but hey ho! Had a sweep at 40+1 and had my bloody show but nothing since then. Got another one scheduled for today so hopefully this ones the ticket! The only problem I have is he's descended so low he's adding pressure on my bowel and I had the most horrific piles over Xmas. I couldn't walk they were so bad 😭 hurry up kid! Also the amount of messages I'm receiving is infuriating! Especially from people I don't generally talk to 🙄 leave the grumpy pregnant lady alone!

[@watarisam5340]

40weeks 3days still waiting for him to come out.. InshsAllah safe labor for us!

[@cathcedzcornelio4841]

Nanganak kana po ba mam ?

[@kinchowangmo4144]

Watari Sam 40w 2 days, waiting n waiting n waiting 😳😫🤗

[@elianachannel1175]

Me too today 40w3d..No sign

[@shaikhshaikh6028]

In Shaa Allah, Ameen

[@aishajalloh2737]

Ameen

[@prudencenyasha5893]

Thanks so much for the video I really needed it because am impatient to meet my new born and it’s taking forever now it’s week 41 and no sign makes me wonder is he different?Did he just make a wish and it was granted to pack some stuff to bring this side?😊Ohhhh baby c’mon I need you my little boy...

[@elianachannel1175]

Boys take time

[@aligurlx819]

I’m 41 weeks today (it’s 22:13 so soon to be 41+1) I was 41+1 when I had my first born 41 with my second I genuinely feel I’m going to go further with my third, even though over due date both my girls were only 6Ibs babies, I really think this one is going to weigh more, probably not a lot more as I tend to carry small but more than 6Ibs atleast

[@a.hussain248]

39+5 days pregnant not even a twinge or pressure or running to loo feel normal. Am frustrated as baby is not here and making me feel low as there's no symptom as yet. Had my other 2 babies by 37 weeks x

[@lovebeautiful488]

41 weeks and 3 days I'm so ready

[@sibusisiwemyataza7987]

I'm so tired guys, this is too much. I'm 41 wks and given the 25th for checkup date.

[@charlottepenrose2943]

I’m feeling... so done!!

[@jawharatulxayah4019]

I am 41 weeks pregnant I am little nervous and I am eager to see my little one

[@nuwarindalenient505]

Am 40+1day today bt so overexcited to meet my baby in a few days.Am so encouraged due to your video

[@TracyLiciouz]

Very informative. Thank you

[@lilyjessicalimmer7531]

41 weeks & so sad it’s coming to an end soon. I’m in no rush. It’s been the most difficult pregnancy but I’m so emotional it’s all going to end soon.

[@SpacePellets]

40 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Week 35 started getting stretch marks by week 38 developed a rash on my belly week 40 rash spread to arms and legs. Haven't felt any Contractions only menstrual like cramps off and on. What kills me is that at week 37 my baby positioned right and was in the pelvic bone at -2cm, cervix is open and thinning. No water leaks, no bloody show, no mucus plug. Nothing... My family has a history of delivering babies earlier like 37-39 weeks...

[@charmainehosnell2091]

41 weeks and 2 days. Over it is an understatement! Come on baby 😫

[@cathcedzcornelio4841]

Ilang weeks po kayo nanganak mam ?

[@maschabla6980]

Thank you so much Charlotte, the good, the bad and the ugly made me cry tears of laughing being a grumpy pregnant woman at 41 weeks!

[@letscreatesomethingorigina40]

Thanks for this video

[@rsrs-cw1jh]

41 +3 (17th Nov 2022) and am so ready for my baby to come, I hope she comes on the 19th as it is my lucky date💕❤️

[@angelthinks1469]

Hey! I was due Nov 17 2022 and I'm 41 weeks and 1 day 😢😢 . Did you have your baby yet?

[@POMPY40]

I live in Devon and they won't sweep me untill I'm 7 days overdue. 😢😢

[@stephaniemicheala9050]

Raising boys in Devon my hospital won’t induce until 10 days overdue

[@SunnyBellex]

40 weeks + 4 days , they want to induce me tomorrow... no medical reason for it, they just said that the baby needs to be born before 41 weeks. 41 weeks will be this Saturday. Went to the dr Tuesday and was dilated 3cm so maybe he'll come on his own... still not sure if I'm going tomorrow or not

[@Hadjaconde11]

Am 41 weeks 2 days am happy am patient but my clock is so slow and it makes me get so tired of waiting

[@mahoorbhat3826]

Tomorrow is my due date... Still no signz of labour.... Im not in a good mood n very scared as its my 1st baby.... She z very lazy... Dnt want to come out 🙄

[@chelseabowling1087]

I’m so done being pregnant. I’m ready to meet our boy!!

[@Ms123keke]

I’m 41 weeks and a day I go to the doctor for a check up in 3 days I’m so over being pregnant I just want to be a mommy already

[@indiraavalos5025]

41 weeks today😭 with my 4th baby.

[@missyakal3432]

41 weeks today. i had to stop complaining and cut ppl off for abit

[@vivsjournal]

How did your birth go love?

[@KristinaSandnes]

My baby is 12 days old today! 🥰 Early labour started the 17th of January at 39+6, my water broke, and she was born the morning of the 18th at exactly 41+0. Chunky, cute and eyes wide open! 💗 The love we feel is unreal! What an experience!! 🤩 I had a fast natural birth and also lost over a liter of blood, but she is worth all the pain and I would do it again for her. 🥰

[@ramlamurshid2051]

Getting tired of been pregnant I want MY baby out am now 40+5days but iS good to have u company thank you so much

[@emsqua]

I've watched these videos with all my pregnancies and this is the first time I've watched the 41 week one... I really hope it's today!

[@mohankhadka1523]

My wife n my self we are every moment Waitnig all thinks ready 😇🙏🏻😍

[@LotteRoach]

I loved this, thank you so much for using my video :) xx

[@ivetka3823]

Hi Charlotte, I am 41 weeks and 2 days today. Last night I woke up 6 times to go to the toilet :( Hope she will arrive soon as I am so tired of waiting xxx

[@myawkadialet6965]

This is my first pregnancy....I'm 41weeks ....I'm honestly exhausted, I want to carry my baby already....hoping every minute to go into labour naturally 😢..I'm so grateful for this video, I feel not alone❤

[@channelmum]

You got this!

[@jusselinebelance570]

40 weeks 6 days I'm not in a good mood. 😔

[@chanchalrana2375]

Me too

[@ks659]

me too 🙄😭 40+1 and not in a good mood is an understatement...especially in this time with a viral pandemic covid 19. partners not allowed in till I'm actually giving birth so I'm hoping I don't get started off and my body for it naturally. so I can at least go home and have contractions with my partner instead of bring alone....sad times,annoyed times ..why oh why!!!

[@judyannebohol9815]

Me too

[@AirQuotes]

Erg I want to avoid an induction sooo much. Still waiting at 41 weeks 🤰🏾😞

[@selmaslifestyle]

41 weeks today and just a little fed up cause I want my baby boy here with me am going crazy not knowing when baby is coming.

[@oanacheche3004]

41+1 today and no signs of labour 😩 I feel I can’t anymore 😓

[@lisashofashionhome7755]

Am 41weeks hoping for VBirth cuz I had CS the first time and I know inducement will not be an option but CS am just tired 😩😩

[@stiaininbeglan3844]

Today's Saturday and I go 41 weeks on Monday. That's when my doctor has me scheduled for induction, and I want so badly to go into labour on my own. He said I probably will go into labour before Monday, but on Thursday I was just barely dilated, and there's been NOTHING. 😭 Early last week I had intense Braxton Hicks to the point where we all thought something might be wrong when it stopped. Don't let the internet fool you: Braxton Hicks CAN be painful. I was having cramps about half as painful as some of my more painful menstrual cramps, which I have to take strong pain killers for. The last few days I've felt great (compared to the last 2 months) and today I feel so sore and sluggish and I can't help but hope that means Baby will be here in the next 24 hours. 😂

[@MA-np2ow]

41 weeks pregnant tomorrow and scheduled for an induction on Monday! Praying he comes soon. 😅

[@funekamtetwa1993]

Me too. I don't want induction

[@chantellepreston-ratcliff5154]

41 weeks today! Got my induction on Wednesday... hope she comes before then!!! Xxx

[@chantellepreston-ratcliff5154]

@@channelmum thank you! Xxx

[@chantellepreston-ratcliff5154]

Had my little one! Went into labour 8 days over!!! She's my whole world. Thanks channel mum for all the videos. They really helps ❤

[@natashaletourneau5368]

Neither of my sweeps worked

[@doti9175]

41+2, come one baby! Come out!

[@artricemcclellan1341]

40 weeks and 1 day n dilated only 2 1/2 centimeters..... I'm ready for to see my baby.....

[@mailboxxy]

I have a planned induction at 40+4

[@deniseblache6847]

I love your series im only 27 weeks and my due date is October 24 2017

[@honey3855]

I'm 40 weeks and 3days ..still pregnant😟

[@florencerashied7209]

Am 41weeks and extremely tired 😫😫

[@jenniemoon974]

40+4days.. i am anxious, I want to meet my baby soon. ☹️

[@shernoysinclair579]

41 weeks today and will be induced tomorrow...I'm anxious to meet my baby, I'm tired of being pregnant.....

[@VaChier-vb3pb]

I'm only 40 weeks prego smh..why does the host look so sorry for us lol like she's reliving the torture with us 😆

[@DelilahMatilda]

I’m afraid to take a walk down the sidewalk with my dog because I’m afraid of getting hit by a car or possibly having bad pains and I won’t have someone there with me while my bf is away at work.

[@Kate-hg6mg]

you should do a series on twin pregnancy! I could help 😉

[@madbahamut]

41 weeks tomorrow. C'MON BABY. COME OUT. Second baby, really thought he'd come out sooner than his sister did lmao guess not.

[@liveeritreanlearningmaths7485]

That good recommended, what is issue about 42 Weeks

[@charitydigioia4429]

I’m just 40+0 lol but I like to watch these vids

[@arpithanaveen6023]

Hello channel mum I'm 40 weeks pregnant and my baby is not yet settled down I'm first time mom so plz share some tips to that and get vaginal delivery plz plz plz 11th is my due date

[@sailoryining]

40 weeks and 3 days, baby No. 2 overcooked 😧😧

[@inac.7842]

Had my baby at 39 weeks and 2 days! He was 5 days early xx The Downside is, I miss him inside of me ... his kicks ect. It really upsets me. Please however long you have left of your precious pregnancy, treasure every moment of it as it may be the last. Xxxx🤰

[@natashaletourneau5368]

40.3 weeks but guessing I’ll make it to 41... c section in 4 days if he doesn’t come 😭

[@FuseinaFuseina-gd9wq]

Am from Ghana

[@atarahrose1984]

40 weeks 3 days 🥺