Patient's question:
I am now 38 weeks and 3 days pregnant. My stomach is very heavy, I can't sleep well during my nap, and I keep feeling pain here and there. How many weeks is it usually to give birth when pregnant?Doctor's answer:
The date of pregnancy should be calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. By the time of the estimated due date, it is 40 weeks or 288 days. The estimated due date is related to the menstrual cycle. If the menstrual cycle is regular, the baby is usually born around 40 weeks. If the menstrual cycle is shorter, typically around 28 days, the baby may be born 2 weeks earlier than the estimated due date, which is also considered a normal occurrence.