Re: typical gestation length

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Does each doctor/hospital set their own standard for "full-term"? My mom's impression is that the definition of "full-term" keeps inching further up, to where some places consider a 36-week baby as full-term.

All this aside, should a 36-week baby receive different care than a 38-week baby? Should you intervene for labor at 36-weeks? What problems are more likely to occur at 36 weeks than at 38 weeks?

Andrea

At Thu, 18 Feb 1999, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>Full term pregnancy is defined as 38-42 weeks after the LMP. The
>pregnancy described above would be around 37 5/7 weeks, which is
>technically preterm, but really pretty close. This is based on your
>report of conception on June 1, though we would prefer to date from the
>last menstrual period (LMP), a more objective measure. The LMP in this
>case should be around May 20, give or take a week.
>
>It is very possible for a 38 week baby to be over 8 pounds, though
>heavier than you would usually see.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended
> to replace consultation and examination by your physician
> or other health care provider.
>

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