How to calculate 1st month of pregnancy?

Question

I'm a bit confused about how to calculate the months of pregnancy. How exactly is the first month of pregnancy counted, especially from my last menstrual period?

Pooja Pandey · Answer

Calculation starts from the first day of your last period, dear. My mother-in-law was confused by this, but my doctor explained it clearly. This is the standard medical way to count.

Mihika Apte · Answer

Oh god, the math in pregnancy is wild. You calculate from your last period's first day, meaning you are technically 'pregnant' before you even conceived. I'm in my 3rd trimester and my brain still gets tired of this counting!

Urvashi Munshi · Answer

Internet par online pregnancy calculators milte hain, wahan bas apna LMP date dalo. 2 second me saara schedule mil jayega, jyada dimag lagane ki zaroorat nahi hai.

Mythili Chopra · Answer

Humare yahan toh doctor ne bataya ki jis din aakhri baar period aaya tha, usi din se mahina gina jata hai. Bohot simple hai, bilkul pareshan mat ho.

Falguni Chetty · Answer

Haan, ye thoda confusing hota hai na! Actually, jis din last period shuru hua tha, wahan se day 1 count hota hai. Toh test positive aane tak aap 4 weeks pregnant ho chuke hote ho.

Amisha Saraf · Answer

I know exactly how confusing and stressful this calculation part can be! Don't worry, standard rule is counting from your LMP (last period start date). Your doctor will confirm the exact week in your first scan anyway.

Gunjan Bagchi · Answer

Personally, maine toh bas apna last period date yaad rakha tha aur doctor ko bataya tha. Unhone khud hi bataya ki calculation LMP ke pehle din se hoti hai.

Pallavi Shanmugam · Answer

Apne last period ke pehle din se calculation shuru hoti hai.

Chithra Chopra · Answer

Once you calculate from your last period's first day, you can plan your budget for the first scan around week 7-8. Knowing the exact week helps in booking affordable scan packages early.

Damini Bhati · Answer

Medical science counts from the first day of your LMP because ovulation date can vary. So even if conception happened later, your first month starts from that last period date. Keep your LMP date handy for the doctor.

Kanta Rane · Answer

Meri saas bolti thi jis din miss hua wahan se ginna hai, par doctor ne bataya ki last period ke pehle din se hi count shuru hota hai. Gynac ki baat hi hamesha sahi hoti hai calculation me.

Madhavi Verma · Answer

It's calculated from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP)! 📅 So technically, you are already 2 weeks pregnant by the time you conceive! Exciting, isn't it? 😄