Umbilical cord blood March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We use research, advocacy, and education to give every baby the best possible start.
39 weeks infographic Having a baby at 39 weeks is best for their health. Our infographic explores why the final weeks of pregnancy are important.
What is full-term? A full-term pregnancy lasts between 39 weeks and 40 weeks, 6 days. Babies born full term have the best chance of being healthy.