My sister is pregnant and settled in Canada, im trying to track along with her from here. Bas thoda confused how the week counting works there, is it different from us? Anyone who knows pls explain simply.
Haha, I remember being so confused about this! I think they just start counting from when you last saw your period, even if you were just busy being normal. Then they'll do a dating scan to confirm. Honestly, it feels like forever, no matter how they count it! 😴
They usually count from your last period date. You can use an online calculator or just tell your doctor your LMP. It's very important for them to track baby's growth, so they'll help you figure it out correctly. Don't worry, doc will guide you fully.
Hi! Generally, pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). So, if your period started on, say, Jan 1st, and you found out you're pregnant on Feb 1st, you'd already be considered 4-5 weeks pregnant. This is a pretty universal method. Your Canadian doc will confirm this with you.
Oh, this confused me so much initially! I kept re-calculating! But yes, it's from the first day of your last period. Your doctor in Canada will give you an estimated due date (EDD) based on this, and then refine it with your first ultrasound. Just tell them your LMP very clearly.
It's usually counted from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), even if you weren't technically pregnant yet. So, if your LMP was 4 weeks ago, you'd be considered 4 weeks pregnant. This is standard in Canada too, as far as I know from my experience here.
Based on my experience here in Canada, the doctors calculate it from the first day of your last menstrual period. That's the standard way they do it. They'll also use your first ultrasound to get a more precise due date for you.
