I just got a positive pregnancy test, and now I'm trying to figure out how far along I am. How do you usually calculate your pregnancy period or estimate your due date?
standard medical practice is to calculate from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), which means you are already 2 weeks pregnant when u conceive. my doc explained that the first dating scan around 8 weeks will confirm the exact gestational age based on fetal growth.
beta, the doctors always count from the first day of your last menstruation. keep track of dates carefully in a diary. also, make sure to drink warm ginger water if u feel nauseous during these early weeks.
start calculating from the first day of your last period, dear. count each week with a thankful heart and keep yourself in positive vibes. god will guide u through each milestone safely.
i remember getting so confused with the 9 months vs 40 weeks calculation! just count from the first day of your last period (LMP). don't stress, your gynac will give u an exact due date in the first scan anyway.
i basically calculate my weeks by what cravings i am having! but seriously, it starts from your last period's first day. now let me go and eat my pani puri while counting my 14th week!
