Is it true first child is more likely to be overdue?

Question

People keep telling me the first baby is always overdue! Is this true?

mkaysag · Answer

I went into labor on the evening of my due date!

lguzmom · Answer

I went into labor on my due date with my first. Second came a few days before due date.

kcd2013 · Answer

I was right on time with my first! Just depends on the person I guess. I know a woman who was induced with all 4 of her children!

Marbella89 · Answer

Ftm and 4 days overdue!!Getting induced on Monday!! So excited!!!

Lovemylittleone · Answer

Im a ftm and i am currently 2 days overdue!

mags242001 · Answer

Although some do delivery b4 the 40, the majority of ftm (as per studies and research) do go pass their 40 week and Only 5% of ladies deliver on their due date.

Sarah_Speed · Answer

My first was born 4 weeks early, perfectly healthy.

allie_gene · Answer

Yes. The average time is between 40w 5 days and 41 weeks

dianaexoh · Answer

Not always, my firsr was four days early. But, it is fairly common for a ftm to go over.

Is it true first child is more likely to be overdue?

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