We start counting the “weeks” of pregnancy with the first day of the last menstrual period. Therefore the estimated due date is actually 40 weeks or 10 months. A full term delivery is 37-42 weeks (three weeks before to two weeks after the due date).

Other Frequently Asked Questions

• Why can’t I sleep on my stomach or my back?
• When should I feel the baby moving?
• Can I travel while I am pregnant?
• How much weight should I gain?
• Am I able to take a bath while I am pregnant?
• What happens if the baby has the umbilical cord around his/her neck?