How many babies are overdue? Many women mistakenly think that if they go past the due date, they automatically get an overdue baby. But, a baby isn’t necessarily overdue if it’s
further along than it needs to be.
When you’re expecting a first baby, you have to consider these factors when you make an overdue payment plan. If you’ve made an overdue payment, your doctor or midwife will assume that you are overdue
and will prepare a check for you. If you haven’t, you could be charged for a second overdue check-up.
If you haven’t made an overdue payment, your doctor or midwife can assess your needs and schedule a check-up. They will usually arrange for a check-up at around nine months past your due date.
In the UK, overdue payments are usually charged at 10% of the due date. In the US, a pregnant woman is considered overdue if she’s overdue at the end of her due date.
An overdue payment plan can help you to reduce the amount of pressure on you from your friends and family if you’ve not done so by making sure you’ve paid your rent and your utilities.
If you’ve already paid your rent and utilities, your overdue payment will be delayed until you are 32 weeks past your due date. This is known as the “pre-term” date. After 32 weeks, overdue payments become a financial burden and can lead to delays in having children, and worse, post-term births.
If you’ve not yet paid your rent and utilities, your post-term payment will be delayed until you are 40 weeks past your due date. This is known as the “post-term” date. If you’ve already had a pregnancy, your post-term payment will be delayed until you are 41 weeks past your due date.
