40 weeks is a long time

[sexiidiiva]

What's the earliest you can have a healthy baby? I know some people don't go the full 40 weeks.

[GeekMom1213]

Standards have changed actually, 39-41 weeks is now full term according to ACOG who do the studies and write the standards of care for the USA. 37-38 weeks is still early, the risks are much higher if baby is delivered then. If you go into labor on your own at 37 weeks doctors will generally not try to stop it, since the medications used to stop contractions have their own risks. But the safest time to have a baby is 39-41 weeks. There have been healthy babies born as early as 34 weeks, without major problems, but the risks are astronomically higher at that point. It's not worth playing those odds. 40 weeks is a long time - but that's what you signed up for. Settle in for the long haul, the last thing you want is an early delivery and then a long stay in NICU. A healthy baby is a much better option, even though it takes longer.

[springblessings2014]

You're bless ladies . God is good with you . You most be grateful with our Lord our king . Take care hope to hear good news babies at home . So nice and wonderful so exciting

[Miss_P88]

37 weeks is when you are considered full term..

[sexiidiiva]

Bump

[expecting6thbaby]

36 weeks is still considered full term.. anything in the last month. .. any earlier and it starts to get riskier.