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On average, babies born at 39 weeks or later do better than those delivered earlier without medical need. Unless your doctor advises otherwise, let labor begin on its own.

Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding within the first hour help your baby's temperature, bonding and feeding success. Tell your team you want it — put it in your plan.

Regular contractions that grow stronger and closer together, waters breaking, or a "show" are the classic signs. Call your maternity unit when contractions become regular or your waters break.