Sounds silly but im actually confused, doc keeps saying weeks but i count from a diff date in my head. Matlab do we count from last period ya from conception? thoda samjha do na.
I read about this recently and it starts from the first day of your last period. It is a bit confusing but hope we both get to count our weeks very soon.
Dekho, simple rule hai. Put the date of your last period's first day in any online pregnancy calculator. Don't get confused by different methods, that is the standard one.
Don't get overwhelmed by all these calculations, dear. Just remember your last period date, and your doctor will confirm the exact week during your first ultrasound anyway.
Count from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period, which is your LMP. Even though conception happens later, this is the standard medical way to calculate your weeks.
I track my weeks closely so I know which trimester I am in. My doctor allowed light walking only after week 12, so knowing the exact week really helps me stay on track.
Please ask your doctor during your first scan. My period cycles were very irregular, so my scan dates were different from my LMP calculation. Your gynac's calculation is the safest.
My mother told me to count by months, but my doctor always used weeks. It is best to follow the doctor's calendar so there is no confusion during your regular scans.
I completely understand the anxiety of counting every single day and week. It is totally okay to feel confused, but starting from your LMP date is the correct way.
Just download a good pregnancy tracker app and input your LMP date. It does all the math for you so you dont have to waste time calculating manually every week.
