Being overdue is generally associated with few risks for the pregnant woman. But childbirth can be more difficult if the child is too big. Almost all babies are born within three or four weeks of the due date. If a baby hasn't been born by then, the risk of being stillborn (dead at birth) increases.

What are the effects of being born late?

Overdue babies are at higher risk of health problems, research suggests. A study found babies born after 42 weeks were more likely to suffer behavioural problems such as ADHD in early life.

What does it mean if your born late?

(Reuters Health) – Children born in the 41st week of pregnancy – which is considered “late-term” - have better test scores and are more likely to be classified as gifted in elementary and middle school, compared with children born “full-term,” that is, at 39 or 40 weeks.