Normal term gestation is defined as?

• A. 40-42 weeks
• B. 37-40 weeks
• C. 34-37 weeks
• D. 28-32 weeks

Answer: (B)

Normal term gestation is the period when the fetus is considered mature enough for birth. In this context, term is defined as 37 through 40 weeks of gestation. Birth before 37 weeks is preterm and carries more risk due to organ immaturity, while births after 40 weeks fall into post-term territory with increasing concerns about placental function and fetal well-being. Therefore, 37–40 weeks is the best answer.