What Is Full Term? Why Is It An Important Milestone?
Pregnancy is a time period of a woman’s life where they should feel very happy. It is a really exciting time period and everyone that is affected by it seems to have a radiant glow about them during this time. There are so many things that go into a pregnancy and it is important to stay stress free. As you get closer to full term, you start to realize that’s the final stretch before delivery of the baby.
Key Takeaways:
- Pregnancy is a long term process so be very patient during the entire thing!
- Everyone’s body is very different and as a result, they all act differently during pregnancy.
- Full term is an important milestone because it is the final stretch of ensuring the baby is born healthy.
“Prior to 2013, full term was considered any date after 37 weeks. But the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (the “ACOG”) revised those guidelines in October of 2013.”