Just found out im pregnant and im so confused how to count the weeks and days. My last period date i remember but matlab from when do we start counting? Someone pls explain simply.
During my early weeks, I was too busy throwing up to count the days! The standard way is to calculate from the first day of your last menstrual period. If you can't remember the date, your doctor's early dating scan will tell you exactly.
When my kid was a baby, I used to count the days constantly! Honestly, doctors always count from the first day of your last period (LMP) to estimate the weeks. Don't worry too much about exact days, the early ultrasound will give you the most accurate due date anyway.
Since I am planning a pregnancy, I've been reading up on this a lot! Apparently, you count from the very first day of your last period, not the day you actually conceived. It sounds a bit confusing, but the doctor's scan makes it much clearer!
Doctors use the Last Menstrual Period (LMP) as the starting point to calculate pregnancy weeks. For a precise count, especially if you have conditions like thyroid that require regular monitoring, trust the dating ultrasound. Keep up with your regular doctor follow-ups.
I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and I still get confused counting the days! I just use an online pregnancy wheel based on my LMP. How many weeks are you showing right now according to your last period?
