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Wow, 40 weeks already! It feels like just yesterday I was counting down the months until this moment. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! Anyways, here we are - 40 weeks exactly. It’s been a long journey but it’s finally come to an end. Let’s take a look back at all that we’ve accomplished in these past few months!
Is 40 Weeks Exactly 9 Months? [Solved]
Pregnancy’s actually 10 months long, not 9—that extra 2 weeks at the start are counted in. Y’know, ‘cause it’s calculated from your last period. So don’t be surprised if you’re pregnant for a bit longer than you thought!
Pregnancy Length: The average length of a pregnancy is 40 weeks, or 10 lunar months. This is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period to the estimated due date.
Trimesters: Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each lasting approximately 13 weeks. During this time, the baby’s organs and systems develop and grow in preparation for birth.
Fetal Development: During each trimester, there are significant milestones in fetal development that occur as the baby grows and matures in preparation for birth.
Preterm Births: In some cases, babies may be born before 37 weeks gestation (preterm). These babies may require additional medical care due to their premature status and may have long-term health implications as a result of their early arrival into the world.
Post-Term Births: Babies can also be born after 42 weeks gestation (post-term). These babies are at an increased risk for complications such as meconium aspiration syndrome or macrosomia (large size) which can lead to delivery complications or injury during labor and delivery if not managed appropriately by medical professionals
It’s been 40 weeks exactly, or 10 months - can you believe it? Time sure flies! It feels like just yesterday that we started this journey.
