I'm trying to figure out how far along I might be. How exactly do doctors calculate pregnancy from the very first day? Is it from my last period or something else?
Beta, always note down the first day of your last monthly cycle. That is how we have always calculated the weeks. Eat well, drink warm milk, and don't take stress in these early days.
You have to calculate it from the first day of your last period, not the date you conceived. I was confused too before my C-section delivery! Just count from that LMP date and your doc will confirm with an ultrasound.
Honestly, pregnancy math is wild. They start counting even before you are actually pregnant lol! It starts from the first day of your last period. My brain is too fried from no sleep to explain more, but apps help a lot!
Actually, download an app like Flo or Preglife! You just need to enter your LMP (Last Menstrual Period) date, and it automatically calculates your weeks and due date. It makes tracking so easy.
It is so normal to feel confused about this in the beginning, I used to check my calendar ten times a day out of anxiety! Just count from the first day of your last period. Your gynac will calculate the exact date during your first scan anyway, so don't worry.
