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  1. #1
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    Jul 2005
    Sydney
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    A baby born anywhere between 37 and 42 weeks from your LMP is classified as being full term (which really only means the baby isn't premature).

    But that assumes a 'normal' ovulation cycle of 28 days and correct guesstimate of your EDD.
    Try not to stress, I'm not sure of the stats, but there's so much variation when babies actually arrive!

  2. #2
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    Oct 2007
    Middle Victoria
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    Here are some stats from the UK on how often bubs are born at what week When am I going to pop? (numbercrunch) « A disgruntled motherhood blog

    Gestation weeks ------- %

    <=31 ----------------- 2.1%

    32-36 ----------------- 4.7%

    37 --------------------- 4.4%

    38 --------------------- 10.8%

    39 --------------------- 22.6%

    40 --------------------- 34.1%

    41 --------------------- 18.8%

    42 & over -------------- 2.4%

    n/a --------------------- 16.7%