Is it normal to be worried that my baby might be born early?

Question

With my first pregnancy I was worried I would never go into labor on my own. I never felt braxton hicks contractions and my cervix wasn't softening or dilating on its own. I ended up having to be induced a day before the babies due date.

This time for some reason I'm worried that the baby will come too early. I even had a dream about the exact date he was born at 36 weeks. I know the baby can survive being born that far along but I want him to stay there until at least 38 weeks!

Answer 1

KNOWN CAUSE FOR PREMATURE BIRTHS:  worrying.

Answer 2

with my first i did get induced like you but three days before due date. come my second i was so she would come early and she did 2 1/2 weeks early. with my third i knew he would come early but i hoped it wouldnt be to early. he was born at 35 1/2 weeks.      

Answer 3

I think that it is normal to worry about all sorts of things when you are pregnant. It really does not sound like you are at a risk for pre term labor. Actually you sound like your babies like to stay all comfy in there and not join the world. I had the exact same issue that you have and wound up being induced with all 4 of my kids.  

Answer 4

yes, i worry about that as well. I think it's a mothers instint to worry about her childs health!

Answer 5

Every mother worries about their children and the worrying doesn't begin when the baby is born, for most of us, it starts when you find out your pregnant. "Will I miscarry? Will it be healthy? Will I go into labor too early?"  Just try to relax and talk to your OB about your worries and see what they say. Best wishes!