Just found out im pregnant, so happy. Now im curious how the due date is actually calculated, is it from the last period? Want to get a rough idea before my next gynac visit.
You can use the LMP method, but the hospital staff always relies on the dating ultrasound scan for the exact due date. I'd suggest asking your doctor clearly during your next checkup.
I know how anxious you must be to know the exact date! Usually, they count 280 days from the first day of your last period, but don't worry, your doctor will give you the most accurate date in your first scan.
You can easily calculate it by adding 9 months and 7 days to your LMP. Keep a positive mind, only a small percentage of babies actually arrive on the exact due date!
My doctor calculated mine using the first day of my last period. Does anyone else's baby's growth scan show a different date than the LMP date? It's so confusing!
They just add 9 months and 7 days to your last period date, but honestly, babies come whenever they feel like it! I am currently waiting for mine and the 'due date' feels like a suggestion.
Calculating from your last period date is the standard way, but it's just an estimate. For any physical changes or symptoms, always trust your doctor's word above anything else.
I used an online calculator based on my last period, but I'm still anxious if it's accurate. Did anyone else feel nervous that the scan date was slightly different?
