It doesn’t matter if you are a few days short of full term, there may be a difference of 1 to 2 weeks between labor and due date, which is within the range of normal fluctuations.
Clinical weeks of pregnancy is normal in 40 weeks around the birth, into the 37 weeks after the birth is full-term fetus, do not have to wait until 40 weeks to deliver.
Our clinical due date is based on the first day of the last menstrual period, some women with irregular menstruation or prolonged or shortened menstruation, the actual time of delivery will be earlier or later than the due date by 1 to 2 weeks.
Fetuses that are a few days earlier than full-term are basically similar to full-term babies, and there is basically no problem if the newborn’s body functions are able to adapt to the peripheral environment normally after delivery.
Pregnant women are advised to have regular checkups and seek early medical attention if they feel unwell.