When I was pregnant for the first time, I heard that babies come when they’re ready, and so I allowed my pregnancy to go overdue. I wish I had known this wasn’t always true.
Related: Miranda’s Blog: When I was Overdue
These are some thoughts about this sentiment.
“Babies come when they’re ready”
Not always.
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"Babies come when they're ready."
Not always.
-Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother
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"Babies come when they're ready."
Not always.
-Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother
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"Babies come when they're ready."
Not always.
-Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother
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"Babies come when they're ready."
Not always.
-Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother
“Babies come when they’re ready”
I used to believe this too. And then my child died.
“Babies come when they’re ready”
In 1 out of 160 pregnancies, they don’t. And when they don’t, the consequences are life-changing.