DS was booked in for 23rd May, he was due on 2nd June so 38+4. However, he did decide to make an appearance over a week before the booked date on 11th May (36+6). I laboured for 2 hours beforehand due to getting organised to get to the hospital and waiting for the ob etc. My c/s was due to placenta praevia so once I got to hospital they had to slow things down until they were ready to do the c/s which was now classed as emergency.

Anyway, I think mine was booked for the 38th week because of the praevia and it was risky for me to be in labour I guess with chance of prolapse, haemorraghing etc. I guess for you, Sarah, there would be no reason not to request a date on or past your due date going by history.