Honestly im so confused with this week counting thing. My gynac said im 9 weeks but i feel like the maths is not adding up from when i actually conceived. Can someone explain how its counted?
Oh my god, this confused me so much initially! Like, how can I be 4 weeks pregnant when I just found out? But yeah, it's from the first day of your last period. My doc explained it's just how they calculate it for consistency. Just follow what your doctor says from the scan dates, they clarify everything.
Okay, so most apps and doctors start counting from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP), even before you technically conceived. Later, your first dating scan, usually between 6-12 weeks, will give the most accurate due date and week count, which is what they primarily follow. It's a bit confusing at first but makes sense!
I remember being so confused about this too when I first got pregnant! I felt like I was already a few weeks along even when I just found out. My doctor told me it's counted from the first day of your last menstrual period. Then the first dating scan helped confirm everything, and it became clearer. Don't stress too much, your gynac will guide you perfectly.
It's always counted from the first day of your last period, not when conception actually happened. So if you're 4 weeks pregnant, it means 4 weeks since your last period started. Then, your gynac will confirm and fine-tune the due date with your early ultrasound scans. That's the standard way.
Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Then, usually around your first ultrasound, the doctor confirms the exact dating. This dating is super important, especially if you get gestational diabetes, as it helps monitor the baby's growth and due date precisely for diet management.
