Women with mild chronic hypertension induced at 37 weeks’ gestation saw no reduction in adverse maternal outcomes compared with women delivered at 39 weeks, but did experience increases in ...

At 39 weeks a pregnancy is considered full term, and mothers might begin trying various techniques to naturally induce the baby.

Natasha Downing, who was 39 weeks pregnant, had only just left her home in Calabasa with her suitcase in tow when she was overcome with crippling pain and had to crouch down near the doorway.

She added: “I never thought this day at 39 weeks would come. It was an infatuation to be pregnant with my second child, I thought I needed it for my soul, to be full and whole.

Betsy Christianson might be better served by the saying: "Ready To Rest!" The 29-year-old West Fargo woman ran Friday night's Fargo Marathon 5K race at 39 weeks and two days pregnant.