The Truth About Due Dates: Why 40 Weeks Is a Myth

Did you know that only about 5% of babies are actually born on their predicted due date

Every pregnant woman gets asked the same question: “When’s your due date?” But here’s the secret—this date is more of a guess than a guarantee. In fact, only about 5% of babies are actually born on their predicted due date.

Where Did 40 Weeks Come From?

The original Naegele’s rule, described by the German obstetrician Franz Karl Naegele in 1812, was a sim…