What is gestation period? Write its duration.
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The gestation period is how long a woman is pregnant. Most babies are born between 38 and 42 weeks of gestation. Babies born before 37 weeks are considered premature. Babies born after 42 weeks are called postmature.
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What is gestation period? Write its duration.
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Gestation is the period of development during the carrying of an embryo or fetus inside viviparous animals. It is typical for mammals, but also occurs for some non-mammals. Mammals during pregnancy can have one or more gestations at the same time, for example in a multiple birth.
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Gestation period: Fetal development period from the time of conception until birth. For humans, the full gestation period is normally 9 months. The word "gestation" comes from the Latin "gestare" meaning "to carry or to bear."