Pregnancy typically lasts about 40 weeks (280 days) from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) to childbirth. The due date is an estimate, with only about 4% of births occurring on the exact due date. About 90% of births occur within two weeks of the due date.
• First Trimester: Weeks 1-13
• Second Trimester: Weeks 14-26
• Third Trimester: Weeks 27-40
• The due date is an estimate based on average pregnancy length
• Only about 4% of babies are born on their exact due date
• About 60% of babies are born within one week of their due date
• About 90% of babies are born within two weeks of their due date
• A pregnancy is considered full term between 37 and 42 weeks