In Greece, marriage in a leap year is considered unlucky. One in five engaged couples in Greece will plan to avoid getting married in a leap year. In February 1988 the town of Anthony in Texas, declared itself leap year capital of the world, and an international leapling birthday club was started.
Although your first hospital antenatal appointment may not be until you are around 12 weeks pregnant, telling your GP and/or midwife promptly will help to make sure you receive maternity healthcare that takes into account all your health needs and preferences. Find maternity units in your area.
This is how doctors determine your due date to give you an idea of when you can expect your baby to arrive. Most pregnancies last anywhere from 37 to 42 weeks with 40 weeks being the standard length of pregnancy. Once you hit the 37 week mark your baby is considered full term and safe for delivery at any time.