Early term is defined as how many weeks?

• A. 38 weeks
• B. 37 weeks
• C. 36 weeks
• D. 39 weeks

Answer: (B)

Early term refers to the stage just before full term, beginning at 37 weeks of gestation. It’s commonly defined as 37–38 weeks, so the starting point is 37 weeks. This boundary is why 37 weeks is the best answer: it marks the onset of the early term window. Births in this window have slightly different risk profiles than those at 39–40 weeks (full term), which is why distinguishing this period matters.