Post term is defined as gestational age greater than how many weeks?

Post term is defined as gestational age greater than how many weeks?

• A. 39-42 weeks
• B. >42 weeks
• C. <35 weeks
• D. 35-38 weeks

Answer: (B)

Post-term pregnancy means the pregnancy has continued beyond 42 completed weeks of gestation. Gestational age is counted from the last menstrual period (or confirmed by ultrasound), so once you pass 42 weeks, it’s considered post-term. The other ranges describe earlier categories: before 37 weeks is preterm, 35–38 weeks is early term, and 39–42 weeks covers term (with 42 weeks being the upper limit of term in many guidelines).

Post-term pregnancy means the pregnancy has continued beyond 42 completed weeks of gestation. Gestational age is counted from the last menstrual period (or confirmed by ultrasound), so once you pass 42 weeks, it’s considered post-term. The other ranges describe earlier categories: before 37 weeks is preterm, 35–38 weeks is early term, and 39–42 weeks covers term (with 42 weeks being the upper limit of term in many guidelines).