The average human pregnancy lasts for 40 weeks, but there are a number of factors that can affect the length of pregnancy. These factors include the mother's health, the position of the baby, and the amount of amniotic fluid present. In Beulah Hunter's case, it is likely that a combination of factors contributed to her unusually long pregnancy.
The longest recorded pregnancy in the United States is 370 days. This record was set by a woman named Amy Mullens in 2009, when she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Matthew. Matthew weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was perfectly healthy.
The longest recorded pregnancy in the UK is 365 days. This record was set by a woman named Sarah Dalton in 2008, when she gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Emily. Emily weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was perfectly healthy.