Just got my positive test yaar and so excited but no idea how to figure out the due date. Do i count from my last period or wait for scan? Pls help a confused first timer.
With IVF, due dates are tracked very precisely based on the embryo transfer date rather than the last period. If you conceived naturally, the dating scan done around 8-12 weeks is considered the most reliable. Sending you lots of love on this beautiful journey.
My mother helped me count 40 weeks from the first day of my last period, which is the traditional way. But my gynac did an ultrasound scan in the first trimester which gave the most accurate date. Keep that scanning report safe, it helps a lot.
I have been reading about this lately as we are planning. Is the due date calculated from the ovulation date or the last period date? It seems a bit confusing to track on our own!
You can easily use apps like BabyCenter or Flo! Just input the first day of your last period and it automatically calculates it for you. It's so exciting to watch the weekly countdown!
I felt so overwhelmed trying to calculate it manually on my own. When the doctor finally gave me my official EDD during my first scan, it suddenly felt so real and beautiful. The scan date is usually what everyone follows.
The simplest way is adding 280 days to the first day of your last period. Don't worry, your doctor will confirm the exact date during your first sonography.
