Let’s talk about ‘Due Dates’ or should we say ‘Probably NOT Date’
Due Dates… or Should We Say “Probably NOT Date?”
What if I told you your baby’s “due date” has only around a 4–5% chance of actually being the day they are born?
In this evidence-based episode of the Belly2Birth Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood concepts in pregnancy. Where did due dates come from? What is Naegele’s Rule? Why are pregnancies still dated using a formula created over 200 years ago? And what does the research actually say about when babies are born?
We’ll explore:
The fascinating history of pregnancy dating before ultrasound.
The story behind Naegele’s Rule…
The skinny
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