Doc told me im 9 weeks but i counted from a different date and got confused. Matlab from which day do they actually start counting? Someone pls explain in simple words.
Haha, pregnancy math is so wild! They count from your last period's first day, so you get two 'free' weeks. When I found out it was twins, all my calculations went out the window anyway, but that LMP rule is the standard!
It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed trying to calculate all these weeks and days. Just know that the doctor starts counting from the first day of your last period. Don't stress too much about getting the math perfect, your gynac will track it all for you.
I felt so confused at first when the doctor gave me my weeks! They actually calculate it from the very first day of your last period, which means you're already 'pregnant' even before you conceive. It felt so strange but beautiful when I finally understood it.
Yes, doctors use the first day of your last period to calculate the days. But since I had complications, my gynac also did an early dating scan to get the exact measurement of the baby. I'd highly recommend talking to your doctor to confirm the exact date.
Haan na, starting me kitna confusion hota hai calculate karne me. Actually doctor aapke last period ke pehle din se hi count karte hain. So technically, baby conceiving ke do hafte pehle se hi calculation shuru ho jati hai, ho na!
They calculate the days starting from the first day of your last period. Tracking this accurately is very important, just like how I had to track my diet and blood sugar when I had gestational diabetes. Keep a diary of your dates, it really helps the doctor.
Simple calculation rule—always count from the first day of your last period, not the day you had intercourse. This standard formula gives you a 40-week timeline. Your ultrasound scans will keep adjusting the due date slightly, so don't fret over exact days.
