I just found out I'm pregnant, and I'm a bit confused about how to calculate which month I am in. How can I accurately determine my current month of pregnancy?
I had some irregularities, so counting from my last period didn't work for me. My doctor had to do an early ultrasound to tell the exact month and gestational age. I highly recommend getting a professional checkup done to be safe.
You can easily use an online pregnancy wheel or calculator using your last period's date to find your current month. But for a proper check, your doctor's dating scan is the most reliable. If you feel any pain or spotting during this time, call your doc immediately.
The administrative staff at my hospital gave me a clear pregnancy tracker chart at my first appointment. They count from your last menstrual period (LMP). You can easily ask your hospital coordinator to help you calculate your exact due date.
My MIL always counted from the first day of my last period, which is the traditional way. That is exactly how doctors do it too. Just count how many weeks it has been since your last period started, and that tells you the month.
Don't get confused by the weeks and months calculation, it's very simple. Just note down the date of your last period and count from there. If you are unsure, your gynac will do a quick scan to give you the exact week.
Actually, doctors calculate it in weeks, not months, which was so confusing for me at first yaar! Just take the first day of your last period (LMP) and count from there. Every 4-5 weeks roughly counts as one month.
Instead of guessing at home, getting a dating ultrasound around 8 weeks is the most accurate way, and it's not very expensive. It helps you plan your budget and delivery dates perfectly. Doctors always calculate using the first day of your last period.
