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.
Contractions and signs of labor Learn the signs of labor to get ready for your baby's birth. Call your provider if you have strong and regular contractions, pain or your water breaks.
Folic acid Folic acid is vitamin B9, which can help prevent neural tube defects in your baby. Learn which supplements and foods are good sources of folic acid.