Newly found out im pregnant and so excited but i have no idea how to figure out the due date. Is it from last period or something else? Pls explain how u calculated urs.
My mother told me to calculate 9 months and 7 days from my last period date, which is the traditional way. But my doctor did an early dating scan which gave the most accurate due date. It's always best to trust the date your doctor gives during the first ultrasound.
You can easily calculate it by adding 9 months and 7 days to your last period's first day. However, if you have hormonal issues like thyroid, your cycles might be irregular, making the LMP calculation inaccurate. Regular doctor checkups and ultrasounds are the best way to get the exact due date.
I used a pregnancy tracker app, and it calculated my due date by adding 280 days (or 40 weeks) to the first day of my last menstrual period (LMP). It is super easy and handles all the math for you, just download one of the popular trackers!
I am planning my pregnancy now and also trying to learn how due dates are calculated. It's so interesting that it starts from the last period and not the actual conception day. Can't wait to calculate mine when the time comes!
