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So actually it's better if you have a c-section because that means a longer hospital stay, thus more time for baby's feeding and vitals to be observed by the doctors and nursing staff. Yes, it's best if you can keep the baby in till 37 weeks, but 35 weeks is very safe, nearly as good survival rates as full term.See if you can extend your insurance with COBRA or get emergency MediCal/medicare, birth and the hospital stay will be expensive.Source(s): OB nurse.es, it's best if you can keep the baby in till 37 weeks, but 35 weeks is very safe, nearly as good survival rates as full term. See if you can extend your insurance with COBRA or get emergency MediCal/medicare, birth and the hospital stay will be expensive. Source(s): OB nurse.
40 weeks from the first day of your last period.  as said by brain child is correct. that is how the due date is calculated. However, sometimes babies come early and the actual time spent in the womb will then vary. Usually a baby born after 37 weeks will have no health issues etc so it is a safe time to deliver.