In fact, only 6% of women deliver on their due date, Cackovic said. I tell patients that really, your due date is a date in the middle of almost a month-long period of time that you could have your baby. The reality is that about 70% of women will have their baby within 10 days of their due date, he said.

Can you be in labor and not know it?

Its very unlikely that you will suddenly go into labor without warning. Your body will let you know that youre close to the big day, so you can make sure your hospital bag is packed, and be ready to go to the hospital when the time is right.