I just got my positive test but honestly im not fully sure of my last period date. Can the doctor or scan tell exactly how far along i am? Want to understand before my first appointment.
Don't stress too much about calculating it yourself. The gynac will do an early dating scan, usually around 8-9 weeks, which tells the exact age of the pregnancy. It's super simple!
Actually I am 12 weeks now and my doctor calculated it from my last period date. But is the ultrasound dating scan more accurate than the period date? Mine showed a 3-day difference.
Haha, the doctor has a magic machine called ultrasound that counts the baby's weeks even if you forgot! Don't stress, they will figure out the exact age and due date easily.
My elders calculated it based on my last monthly cycle, but my obstetrician did an ultrasound to find the exact weeks. The dating scan is the most reliable way. Trust your doctor's calculation.
A dating scan done in the first trimester is very accurate for checking the baby's age. I had thyroid issues so regular follow-ups and scans were crucial to monitor the baby's growth timeline. Keep checking with your doctor.
When I had my first checkup, the hospital staff scheduled a dating ultrasound which calculated the gestational age precisely. Just ask your doctor's team at your next appointment, they explain everything so clearly.
