The Full Term Debate: I hear many medical professionals say full term is 38 weeks, but I also hear some say 37. I know it's just a one week difference, but which one is it? I do...

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The Full Term Debate: I hear many medical professionals say full term is 38 weeks, but I also hear some say 37. I know it's just a one week difference, but which one is it? I don't want to walk around at 37 weeks saying I'm full term and I end up sounding like a fool lol

maranda · Answer

my Dr says 40 is full term

Rebekah Goodale · Answer

The internet just has a lot of opinions and it's confusing haha

Stacy Foster · Answer

@chaylalove @rebekahgoodale8 I read both of those things too.

Stacy Foster · Answer

@nevahsatisfied I was thinking that too because there has been way too many answers, but I think 39 would make sense. And maybe some babies get finished baking early at 37-38 weeks lol

Stacy Foster · Answer

@cubanese Thank you for the info because I have been confused about a whole lot lately lol

Aquilla · Answer

I was told by my obgyn that full term is 37 weeks. Perhaps it varies by doctor.

Rebekah Goodale · Answer

I read that 37-38 0 days is called "term" and 39-40 0 days is full term

Chayla · Answer

38 is full term 37 is near term

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