Just found out im expecting and everyone keeps asking how many weeks. Honestly im so confused from which date to count, my last period or something else. Can someone explain simply pls?
Your hospital doctor will calculate the exact gestational age based on your LMP and dating scan. When I registered at my hospital, the coordinator explained the whole weekly timeline to me. Just ask your gynac's team, they will give you a clear chart.
Start counting from the first day of your last period, that's how doctors do it. Knowing your exact week is important so you can plan your budget for the upcoming scans and blood tests on time. It helps keep hospital costs in check.
Pregnancy is always calculated from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP), not the day you conceived. So even in your first week of pregnancy, you are technically considered 3-4 weeks along. It's standard medical practice.
For natural conception, they count from the first day of your last period. But if you went through IVF like me, the doctor calculates it precisely based on the embryo transfer date. Don't worry, your gynac will give you the exact due date during your first scan.
Honestly, the math is so confusing! They start counting from your last period date, so you're technically pregnant before you even conceive, lol. Don't stress over the weeks too much, just let the ultrasound report do the work.
