Understanding the 40 – Week Timeline

Pregnancy Duration: Pregnancy is typically considered a 40-week journey, which equals about 280 days from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). When doctors provide an expected due date (EDD), they calculate it based on this 40-week timeframe. However, this does not mean that every baby is born exactly at 40 weeks. Some babies arrive earlier, while others take a little longer. …