First time pregnant and totally lost with this week counting thing. Doc says one number, the app shows another, im confused do we count from last period or what? someone pls explain simply.
The easiest way is to use pregnancy apps like Flo or Ovia! Just enter the first day of your last period (LMP) and the app calculates your exact week and daily countdown automatically. It's super helpful to track baby's growth size.
You count from the first day of your last period, which is your LMP. Knowing the exact week is so important so you can budget for your scans and blood tests at the right time. Practical planning from the start helps save on unnecessary hospital visits.
It's calculated from the first day of your last period, not the conception date. Since life is busy, just note down this date in your phone calendar so you can quickly tell your doctor during appointments without confusing yourself.
I am still trying to understand all this, but I read that counting starts from the first day of the last period. It feels a bit confusing because you aren't actually pregnant in the first two weeks! Hopefully, I get to count my weeks soon too.
My hospital coordinator explained this during our first visit. They count from your last period's first day, but your ultrasound scan will give the most accurate gestational age. Always verify your dates with your doctor's official chart.
Just remember the date of your last period's start, as that's when the beautiful journey officially begins to count. Stay positive, keep your mind calm, and let the doctor guide you with the exact dates during your scans.
