QWhat is the duration of pregnancy beyond which it is considered post-term and poses an increased risk to both the woman and foetus?
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The duration of pregnancy is typically considered to be 40 weeks from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period. Beyond this, if the pregnancy lasts more than 42 weeks, it is considered post-term. A post-term pregnancy poses an increased risk to both the woman and foetus, including an increased risk of stillbirth, foetal distress, and meconium aspiration syndrome. The exact causes of post-term pregnancy are not yet fully understood, but several risk factors are associated with it, including first-time pregnancies, previous post-term pregnancies, maternal obesity, and genetics. In such cases, the obstetrician may recommend induction of labour to avoid further risks and complications.
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