If a baby is not born by 42 weeks of gestation, it is considered post-term, which may lead to increased risks for both the baby and the mother. Potential complications include decreased amniotic fluid, placental dysfunction, and increased likelihood of cesarean delivery. Healthcare providers typically monitor post-term pregnancies closely and may recommend induction of labor to reduce these risks. It’s important for expectant mothers to have regular check-ups to ensure the health of both themselves and their baby.
It wont be something wrong with it because it's born after 42 weeks instead of 40. Might be bigger that's all. Most women go over the expected date.
it is bout 36 or so weeks Cynthia: It takes 40 weeks but most girls have their baby two weeks early or two weeks later than their due date.
A newborn baby is 40 weeks old. The gestation period in humans normally ranges between 37 and 42 weeks.
Well I went to 40 weeks exactly with my third baby and 42 weeks with my fourth. :)
Babies are made by sexual intercourse when a man puts his penis inside a woman's vagina. Babies are born generally around 36 to 42 weeks gestation. At the beginning of labour contractions become more frequent and stronger, as contractions happen the cervix dilates and at around 10cm the woman can begin to push. After pushing a baby is born.
if the baby is slow to develop or is still in the womb after 42 weeks
It is impossible to say as a term baby could be born from 37 weeks to 42 weeks of pregnancy. You need a due date from a period or an ultrasound to have an idea of conception date
Talk to your doctor. Normal term pregnancy is 37-42 weeks.
Thirty four weeks of pregnancy in a horse would produce an abortus not a viable foal.
yes they can go to 41 weeks and very rarely to 42 weeks but after 41 weeks there can be a danger to the baby as the placenta starts to stop working efficiently.
Yes, the development takes 38 to 42 weeks - about 9 months.
Yes, a healthy baby can be born in approximately 270 days, which is around 39 weeks of gestation. This duration falls within the typical range for a full-term pregnancy, which is usually between 37 and 42 weeks. Factors like maternal health, prenatal care, and genetics also play a role in the baby's health and development. If a baby is born at this time, they are generally considered to be healthy and well-developed.