Chorionic villus sampling 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.
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.
Medical reasons for a c-section A c-section is when your baby is born via a surgical incision in the uterus. Learn about medical reasons for having a c-section.