Is 40 wks the average for having a baby? How many weeks were you when you gave birth?

Question

Is 40 wks the average for having a baby? How many weeks were you when you gave birth?

Answer 1

Probably is the average, and that is why they estimate the pregnancy to last 40 weeks.  I was just 3 days shy of my due date.  Early, Thank God, because at that time every day counts.

Answer 2

39 weeks

Answer 3

HI...I was 42 weeks with my first and still had to be induced.  Was dialated like 2 cm for about 2 or 3 weeks.  Hopefully my next will be more on time.

Answer 4

I gave birth at 39 weeks

Answer 5

I think the average (including preemies) is like 37 weeks.

I myself was 42 week 3 days with my first child, and am expecting my second child in the upcoming weeks. I'm currently 37 (almost 38) weeks and not expecting to deliver before 40 weeks due to family history.

Answer 6

37-40 week pregnancy is considered a full term pergnancy. After 40 weeks there are risks, thats why when you get to the 1 or 2 after, the doctors usually induced. Most women, especially first time moms have their babies late.

I was 39 weeks to the day when I had my little girl. It was a full moon that day, so I'm blaming that lol.  

Answer 7

40 weeks and 4 days

Answer 8

39 weeks. =)

Answer 9

first - 40 wks 2 days

second - 39 wks

third - 38 wks

Answer 10

I was 38 weeks and 4 days

Answer 11

38 weeks

Answer 12

I was 40 weeks exactly, but they say it's rare to have your baby on your due date. Anywhere between 37-42 weeks is normal.

Answer 13

Between 39-40 is good, I gave birth 4 days before my due date, it might depend on if this is your first child or not. Usually they say it may take longer if it is your first baby.

Answer 14

i was 39 weeks....  

Answer 15

I was exactly 4o wks & 2hours

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Answer 16

39wks

Answer 17

40 weeks is average yes. I gave birth to my son at 36 weeks. He is my first and only, and he was ready to come out and play:)

Answer 18

Yes, yet the average is between 36-40 weeks. Before 36 weeks is premature.

I was in my 39 weeks twice when I gave birth with my 2 kids, both CS.

Answer 19

43 weeks

Answer 20

I was 38 weeks and it was my first baby.  Hoping for the same with the second!