It is completely normal not to have labour pains by your due date, as only a small number of babies arrive on their actual estimated day. If your baby is in the correct position and movements are normal, it is usually not a cause for concern. However, you should see your doctor for a check-up so they can monitor the baby and discuss whether you may need an induction if labour does not start naturally. Seek medical care immediately if you notice reduced baby movements, leaking fluid, or bleeding.

This fluid could be amniotic fluid, which may indicate that your waters have broken, even if you are not yet having contractions. It is important to contact your doctor or go to the hospital for an examination to confirm this. The doctor will check your baby?s well-being and decide whether labour needs to be induced. Do not delay, as there is a risk of infection once the waters break.

With a bicornuate uterus (a heart-shaped womb), there is a slightly higher risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and the baby being in a breech position as the pregnancy progresses. While your baby?s growth is currently normal, the bleeding you experience after straining suggests that you should avoid heavy lifting and rest when needed to reduce pressure on the cervix. Your doctor or medical team will likely monitor you more closely with ultrasound scans to check for cervical changes and to ensure that the baby continues to grow safely.