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Pregnancy

A typical pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks from your last menstrual period. If your baby is born before 37 weeks, he or she will be classed as premature and may need extra care before they can come home.
A typical pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks from your last menstrual period. If your baby is born before 37 weeks, he or she will be classed as premature and may need extra care before they can come home.

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