I just found out I'm pregnant and I'm a bit confused about how to count the weeks. Do we start from the last period or from conception? Please explain how to calculate the pregnancy weeks properly.
It's counted weekly starting from your Last Menstrual Period (LMP). Just use a simple online pregnancy calendar to keep track. But if you ever face severe cramping or any bleeding during these weeks, skip the apps and contact your gynac immediately.
Because of my irregular periods due to PCOS, the normal calculation didn't work for me. If your cycle is also irregular, don't rely fully on the LMP date. The dating scan at 8-10 weeks will give you the most accurate due date.
The funny thing is pregnancy is actually 10 months if you count by weeks! Just download an app like BabyCenter, put your LMP date, and it will do all the calculation for you automatically. Wishing you a happy 40 weeks!
Please make sure you get your dating ultrasound done on time around 8 weeks. After my previous miscarriage, I realized that the scan dating is the most reliable way to monitor if the baby's growth matches the weeks.
Yes, it is always calculated from the first day of your last period. Don't worry if it sounds complicated now, your doctor will explain it easily during your scan.
Ah this confusion is so real and brings back so many memories! Don't worry, even I was so confused in the beginning. It is counted from the first day of your last period, not from the day you conceived.
It's a bit of pregnancy math! 🧮 Basically, when you miss your period, you are already considered 4 weeks pregnant. It sounds wild but that's how it works! 😄
