Postterm pregnancy is defined as gestation longer than how many weeks?

Postterm pregnancy is defined as gestation longer than how many weeks?

• A. 42 weeks
• B. 40 weeks
• C. 38 weeks
• D. 44 weeks

Answer: (A)

Postterm pregnancy means the pregnancy has continued beyond 42 weeks of gestation. Normal gestation is about 40 weeks, with term commonly considered to be 37 to 42 weeks. Crossing the 42-week mark raises risks to the fetus and placenta, so 42 weeks is used as the cut-off. In practice, healthcare teams often monitor closely and may plan induction around 41–42 weeks to reduce potential complications.

Postterm pregnancy means the pregnancy has continued beyond 42 weeks of gestation. Normal gestation is about 40 weeks, with term commonly considered to be 37 to 42 weeks. Crossing the 42-week mark raises risks to the fetus and placenta, so 42 weeks is used as the cut-off. In practice, healthcare teams often monitor closely and may plan induction around 41–42 weeks to reduce potential complications.