How Accurate are Due Dates?
We're both anticipating our baby boy's birth. I did some research to find out how accurate the due date of a baby is, statistically speaking. What I found is pretty interesting.

This information comes from a paper found at: http://www.transitiontoparenthood.com/ttp/birthed/duedatespaper.htm
Looking at the graph, it appears that the breakdown is something close to:
Before 37 weeks: 2%
37 weeks: 3%
38-39 weeks: 10%
39-40 weeks: 20%
40-41 weeks: 35%
41-42 weeks: 20%
Over 42 weeks: 10%
Once Justin's lungs are ready (nearly guaranteed at 37 weeks) we hope he decides he's had enough of the "womb with no view" and comes out!

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