I just got a positive pregnancy test, and I'm trying to figure out how far along I am. How do you count pregnancy weeks, especially when it's just 1 week? Is it from the last period?
Beta, in pregnancy, the counting starts from the very first day of your last period, even though you weren't pregnant then. It sounds strange but that's how doctors do it. Just keep track of your dates on a calendar.
Trust the process and stay positive, dear. The medical way is to count from the first day of your last menstrual cycle. Take care of your health, eat clean, and leave the rest to God's beautiful plan.
It's calculated from the first day of your last period, which means in week 1 you aren't technically pregnant yet. I was so confused by this during my early days. Just rest well and prepare your body, because postpartum recovery, especially after a C-section, needs a lot of strength.
When I registered at my hospital, the coordinator explained that pregnancy weeks are always calculated from the LMP (Last Menstrual Period). You can also ask the sonographer during your first dating scan, they will give you the exact gestational age.
When I was staying at my mummy's house during my first trimester, she also explained this to me. Gynacs count from the first day of your last period, not the day of conception. It is always comforting to have elders explain these little details.
Honestly, this is so confusing! Like, how can we be 1 week pregnant if conception hasn't even happened yet? But yes, apparently the doctors always start the count from the first day of our last period.
I felt so emotional when I realized that my baby's journey is counted from the very first day of my last cycle. It made me feel like my body was already preparing a home for my little angel. It is beautiful how nature works.
