I thought it was 9 months which would be 36 weeks but people are like no you go to 40 weeks. I know everyone doesnt make it to the very last week but what do doctors consider full term?
2007-12-22 06:29:34 · 14 answers · asked by ehrlich 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
40 weeks is the correct amount for pregnancy. My doctor told me anything after 38 weeks is considered term. But I have heard other people say 37 weeks. Also, consider the first four weeks, two of them you aren't actually pregnant; the other two you don't probably know!! You usually know after missing your first period, which would be around 4 to 5 weeks pregnant! :) (Also, my son was born at 36 weeks and considered premature).
2007-12-22 06:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by andmic510 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
How Long Are Pregnancies
2016-12-13 06:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pregnancy is suppose to last 40 weeks but not really because they add the 2 weeks between your LMP and your conception date. It's weird, so actually it's 38 weeks. P.S. Never count the months... counting by the week is way more acurate.
2007-12-22 06:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by MS. MINK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's quite a bit of variation in that of course, a perfectly healthy baby could be born at a week or two before or after 40 weeks. The only time you might want to be concerned if it is more than a month either way.
2007-12-22 06:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Full term pregnancy is bettween 37-40 weeks not exactly 40 weeks. If you have a baby at 37 weeks they still consider it full term.
2007-12-22 08:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by Kacey D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're due date is at 40 weeks and 37 is considered full term. But there is only one month with exactly 4 weeks(most years) so it still is about 9 months.
2007-12-22 06:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As it's actually more 4 1/3 weeks per month, it's not actually 36 weeks to 9 months. 9 months is 39 weeks. (52/12*9)
Also doctors measure from date of last period, although conception tends to be approx 2 weeks later, so although 39 weeks is the "nominal" term, it's really more 37 "real pregnancy"
2007-12-22 07:16:45 · answer #7 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you take 40 weeks see how long it is, it is actually 9 calendar months. February is the only month that has exactly 4 weeks in it. Every other month goes 2 to 3 days over. You are pregnant for 40 weeks and 9 calendar months.
2007-12-22 06:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy to Boys 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In Australia when your 37 weeks you are considered full-term.
If you check the book " What to Expect When you are Expecting" they also say that 37 weeks is considered full term.
Also marjority of first time pregnancy's are late but my first was 1 week early and 8.5 pounds.
2007-12-22 07:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by Jojo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Docs actually consider 37 weeks full term. But they let your pregnancy continue to 40 weeks as it gives baby more time to mature.
2007-12-22 08:41:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋