Average weeks pregnant before birth???

Question

Does anyone know the average amount of weeks most first time mothers are when they give birth?

Answer 1

well i know it is 9 months!

Answer 2

Average is 40, which is why that is considered full-term. Babies are healthiest at that point, generally speaking. Some people give birth earlier, some people give birth later....

Answer 3

Anywhere between 35-40 weeks is the safest zone, some women are early, some late! It's just a matter of chance.

Answer 4

36 weeks which is 12 weeks per trimester.  

Answer 5

40 weeks is full term.  We consider 37-40 weeks full term at work however most babies born at or after 35 weeks can go home with the parents but must be watched more closely for feeding problems.

Answer 6

The doctors schedule for women takes into account for a 40 week period.  I couldn't believe it myself since we grow up hearing 9 months.  I can't tell you the "average."