Can a woman stay pregnant for more than nine months?

In general, human pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, or nine months. However, there have been rare instances where a woman has carried her pregnancy for longer. These cases are known as "prolonged pregnancy" or "post-term pregnancy."

The longest known pregnancy on record lasted 375 days. This case occurred in 1945, when a woman named Beulah Hunter gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Michael in Los Angeles. However, this case is considered extremely rare and is not typical.

Most cases of prolonged pregnancy last for only a few weeks beyond the expected due date. These cases may be due to various factors, such as miscalculated due dates or underlying medical conditions. In most cases, prolonged pregnancies do not pose a significant risk to the mother or baby. However, it is important for women who are experiencing a prolonged pregnancy to be closely monitored by their healthcare providers.