My gynac told me im 9 weeks but honestly the dates dont match in my head, matlab how does she even count it? Got confused when she said weeks from last period. Can someone explain simply pls.
Oh I totally get why you are confused, I used to overthink this so much and read 50 articles daily. It's calculated from your LMP, which is Last Menstrual Period. Try not to stress, the doctor will explain everything clearly during your scan.
Honestly, my brain stopped working the moment the doc started explaining this LMP thing, I was just thinking about the samosas waiting for me outside. But yeah, basically they start counting from your last period's start date, not when you actually missed it.
According to medical standards, they calculate gestational age starting from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP) because ovulation timing can vary. My doc explained that this is why we are technically 'pregnant' even before conception. Then they fine-tune the due date during the 8-12 week dating scan.
Haan, ye cycle waala calculation thoda complicated lagta hai na start me! Doctor log last period ke first day se hi calculate karte hain. Hum log sochte hain jab conceive kiya tab se hoga, par aisa nahi hota.
Actually, the hospital team explained this beautifully during my first checkup. They use your LMP but also adjust it after looking at the early dating scan. If u are confused, just ask the coordinator or your gynac at your next visit.
They count it from the first day of your last period, not the conception date. I was so confused when my doctor told me I was already 5 weeks pregnant even though I had missed my period by just a week! Just delivered last month and yes, the calculation was pretty accurate.
It's just standard practice to use the LMP (Last Menstrual Period) because it's a fixed date we actually know. The actual conception happens later, but for medical records, we count from that first day of your last cycle. Easy peasy!
It's simple math based on your LMP. Gynacs count those 40 weeks starting from day one of your last cycle. Don't break your head over manual tracking, just use a good app or wait for the first ultrasound.
I totally understand how overwhelming all these calculations can feel in the beginning, dear. It is calculated from your last period's first day, but don't worry about the exact days. Just cherish this beautiful phase, everything will fall into place!
