What is the optimal timing for delivery when a pregnancy goes past the due date?  How far past a due date is it recommened to go? Is it safe to go?  Why are there different recommendations for each type of pregnancy?  A postterm pregnancy is when the pregnancy goes on beyond beyond 42 weeks (294 days) from the calculated first day of the last menstrual period. A postdates pregnancy is a pregnancy that goes beyond the due date. Relevant to this episode is our podcast on how to calcuate a due date, episode #85 linked here In this episode, Dr. Abdelhak explains his rationale for why he prefers pregancies to end by the 41st week and someones even earlier.    As always, we'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on our website at www.truebirthpodcast.com or send us an email at [email protected]   Maternal Resources’ website is:  https://www.maternalresources.org/   Remember to subscribe wherever you listen, and leave us a review!   Our Social Channels are as follows Twitter: https://twitter.com/integrativeob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maternalresources IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrativeobgyn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeOB