It's calculated as 40 weeks from your last menstrual period (LMP). That makes it closer to 9 calendar months and a week or two extra. Some people refer to it as 10 lunar months, but medically, it's 40 weeks.
Your gynac will give you an estimated due date based on your last menstrual period and early scans. It's usually around 40 weeks. Best to follow what your doctor tells you regarding the exact duration for your specific pregnancy.
Oh, I remember being so confused about this! Is it 9 or 10? The way they calculate it, it usually spans about 9 full calendar months and a bit more to hit the 40-week mark. Either way, it goes by fast once the baby is here, trust me!
Haha, feels like a lifetime when you're craving everything under the sun and can't always eat what you want! But officially, they say 40 weeks, which is about 9 calendar months. Maybe that extra bit is for all the extra snacks we need?
Trust me, by the 3rd trimester, it feels like 20 months! 😂 But yeah, docs count 40 weeks from your last period, so it's about 9 months and a little extra. Doesn't feel like 'just 9 months' when you're carrying all this weight though!
