Meaning of "due" in "when my second child was due"

What does due mean in when my second child was due?

I would interpret it in three ways:

  1. just born.

  2. about to be born soon.

  3. just got pregnant.

Which is correct?


When my child is due refers to the time the baby is expected to be born.


It means "about to born."

One of the meaning of due is "under engagement as to time; expected to be ready, be present, or arrive; scheduled."