#asktheexpert Ma'am usually in which week of pregnancy does the baby deliver?

A. A baby is typically delivered around the **40th week** of pregnancy, which is considered full term. This period is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) before conception. Pregnancies can vary, and delivery may occur anywhere from **37 to 42 weeks**: - **Preterm**: Before 37 weeks - **Full-term**: Between 37 and 42 weeks - **Post-term**: After 42 weeks If delivery occurs before 37 weeks, the baby is considered preterm and may require additional care.