Newly pregnant and honestly confused about the counting. Doc said something but I forgot, how many weeks does the full pregnancy actually go till delivery? Pls explain simply.
Beta, in our times we used to say 9 months, which is around 36 to 40 weeks. Don't worry too much about counting days, just take proper rest and have a warm glass of milk daily.
Honestly, those 40 weeks felt like 40 years to me, especially near the end! But yes, doctors count it as 40 weeks in total, though baby can arrive anytime after 37 weeks.
Usually, it is considered 40 weeks from your last period date. Because of my thyroid, my doctor kept a very close eye on the week-by-week growth. Do make sure you go for regular checkups to track your exact weeks.
With my PCOS history, my periods were always irregular so counting weeks was quite confusing. The doctor calculated it as 40 weeks based on the early scan. It's always best to let the gynac confirm the exact week through ultrasound.
