Probably silly question

[Moulder86]

If at 37 weeks they say you are full term then why is your due date at 40 weeks? I don't understand can somebody please explain please? xx

 

[6lilpigs]

I think at the 37 weeks your baby can suckle unaided can't think of a better term. Before this I think they need assistance with feeding. But at 40 weeks they are nice and ripe lol. Please correct me ladies if I've got it wrong.

 

[Moulder86]

Thank you 6lilpigs, ripe hehe that made me laugh.

xx

 

[lifeguard]

My understanding is anything from 37 weeks to 42 weeks (as most dr's won't let you go longer than this now) is full term. It's too inexact a thing to say all babies take exactly 40 weeks to be ready for the world.

 

[liamnsean]

My understanding is anything from 37 weeks to 42 weeks (as most dr's won't let you go longer than this now) is full term. It's too inexact a thing to say all babies take exactly 40 weeks to be ready for the world.

^^ITA plus you can't always know 100% the exact day/moment of conception.