Do you have a big circle around your “due date” in the calendar, eagerly waiting for your baby to arrive? Here’s the truth: only around 4–5% of babies are born on their exact due date. That’s why I often tell parents in my antenatal classes - treat your due date as a day to distract yourself. Plan a takeaway, a movie night, or something fun. Chances are, you’ll still be pregnant, and that’s completely normal. Why Are Due Dates So Hard to Pin Down? The estimated due date (EDD