Just got my positive test and im so excited! Now i really want to know my due date but confused how to count it. Do i go from my last period or the scan? Pls help, first time mom here.
The easiest way is to count 40 weeks or 280 days from the very first day of your last period. My baby actually arrived a week before my calculated date, so just treat it as a rough estimate. Your body and baby will decide the actual day!
The front desk and nursing staff at my hospital actually calculated it for me during my very first registration visit. They use your last period date, but the doctor will confirm the exact due date during your early dating scan. It's best to ask them for the official date for your hospital records.
Haha, I calculated my due date using three different apps and got three different dates! Basically, just add 9 months and 7 days to your last period's first day. But honestly, babies don't look at calendars—mine arrived whenever he felt like it, completely ruining my perfect schedule!
I felt so overwhelmed with joy when I first calculated my due date! You basically take the first day of your last period, add 9 months and 7 days to it. But honestly, when I had my first ultrasound, the doctor adjusted the date slightly, which is very normal.
Just use any standard online due date calculator to get a quick estimate for planning your maternity leave. It usually adds 280 days to your last period's start date. But remember, only about 5% of babies actually arrive on their exact due date, so keep a buffer of two weeks.
