GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Full term: Your baby is born between 39 weeks, 0 days and 40 weeks, 6 days. Late term: Your baby is born between 41 weeks, 0 days and 41 weeks, 6 days. Postterm: Your baby is born after 42 weeks, 0 days.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Full Term” Starts at 39 Weeks In the past, a baby born anytime between 37 weeks and 42 weeks was considered “term.” A pregnancy is now considered “full term” at 39 weeks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Babies born too early may have more health problems at birth and later in life than babies born later. Being pregnant 39 weeks gives your baby’s body all the time it needs to develop. Your baby needs 39 weeks in the womb because: Important organs, like your baby’s brain, lungs and liver, need time to develop.

Detailed explanation-4: -When a pregnancy reaches 42 weeks and beyond, it’s postterm. Late-term and postterm pregnancy can raise the risk of some health problems, including: Larger than average birth size (fetal macrosomia). This increases the chance that you may need forceps, a vacuum device or another instrument to assist with the birth.

Detailed explanation-5: -How long is full term? Pregnancy lasts for about 280 days or 40 weeks. A preterm or premature baby is delivered before 37 weeks of your pregnancy. Extremely preterm infants are born 23 through 28 weeks.