Totally new to all this and im confused how weeks are counted. Is it from last period date ya from conception? Doc told me a week number but i dont get how. Pls explain simply yaar.
Hello beti, it's very simple. Your doctor will count from the first day of your *last period*. So if your period started on 1st of the month, that's your first day of pregnancy, even though you conceived later. Then from that date, they count 40 weeks to get your due date. It's easy once you know this!
Usually, your doctor will count your pregnancy from the first day of your last period. An early ultrasound then confirms the dates very accurately. Just follow what your gynac advises.
Oh, it feels like ages ago! My gynac counted my pregnancy from the first day of my last menstrual period (LMP). Then, my early ultrasound helped confirm the exact dates and estimate the due date. Getting the dating right is important for planning everything, even knowing when to prepare for delivery, whether natural or C-section.
Sweetie, the standard way doctors count pregnancy is from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), even before you actually conceived. So, if your last period started on June 1st, then you'd be considered 1 week pregnant on June 8th. Later, an ultrasound gives the most precise dating. It helps monitor baby's growth.
My mummy-ji always counted from when I *conceived*, but the doctor actually counts from the first day of your *last period*. So if your last period started on, say, January 1st, then January 1st is considered week 0 day 0. Your first ultrasound will give the most accurate due date, though.
This is really important to get right, especially if you've had a difficult journey. Usually, doctors count from the first day of your *last menstrual period* (LMP). But the most accurate dating is done through an early ultrasound. Your gynac will confirm the exact gestational age for you, which is crucial for monitoring.
