A post-term pregnancy without labor is a case where the mother's pregnancy lasts longer than 40 weeks without any signs of labor. A post-term pregnancy can have a major impact on the health of the fetus as well as the mother.

Whether a 40-week pregnancy without labor should be treated by cesarean section or not depends on the condition of the fetus, the ability to give birth naturally, and the wishes of the mother and her family. What pregnant women should do when their due date is past is to have regular check-ups to determine the condition. Depending on the test results, the doctor will prescribe a cesarean section or apply a method of inducing labor for normal birth or continue monitoring.