My gynac mentioned LMP and told me a week number but i didnt fully understand how she got it. Want to track it myself at home. Can someone explain how to count weeks from last period in simple words?
Just note down the first day of your last period, and count the weeks from there to today. I used a simple online pregnancy wheel calculator during my lunch breaks, it's very quick and practical.
I tried calculating my weeks from LMP, but then my ultrasound scan showed a completely different week! Is this normal? Did anyone else face this difference in dates?
I felt so confused when the nurse told me I was 6 weeks pregnant based on my LMP, even though I knew we conceived much later! It felt so strange, but that's just how doctors count it.
Beta, count the weeks starting from the very first day of your last monthly cycle. Traditional elders also calculate the nine months and nine days from that date, but write it down safely to show the doctor.
Your pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP). Even though conception happens later, this is the standard medical way. But don't worry, your doc will confirm the exact dating during your first scan.
Standard practice is to count from the first day of your last period. However, since cycles vary, the dating scan (ultrasound) is the most accurate way. It's best to let your doctor finalize the due date.
