What is the first month of pregnancy?

Question

I just found out I'm pregnant and I'm trying to understand everything about the journey. What is considered the first month of pregnancy and what can I expect during this time?

Vasudha Unni · Answer

Simply put, weeks 1 to 4 make up your first month. You might not even realize you are pregnant until the end of this month when you miss your period.

Unnati Krishnan · Answer

I found it so weird that the first two weeks you aren't actually pregnant yet! Did anyone else find this calculation method confusing at first?

Gauri Raju · Answer

Because of my irregular cycles with PCOS, calculating the first month was tricky. But doctors always standardly count from the start date of your last period.

Manorama Dalal · Answer

Haan, actually counting last period ke first day se shuru hoti h, jise LMP bolte h. Thoda confusing lagta h na par yahi standard doctor's calculation h.

Rachita Hegde · Answer

It is the first 4 weeks from your last period. Make sure to visit your doctor as soon as you find out so they can start your thyroid checks and folic acid.

Veda Patil · Answer

The first month starts from the first day of your last period, even before you actually conceive. It covers the first 4 weeks of your journey.

Natasha Rajagopalan · Answer

My gynac explained that pregnancy is calculated as 40 weeks starting from your Last Menstrual Period (LMP), so weeks 1 to 4 are considered the first month.

Deepika Gowda · Answer

It is the beautiful starting phase of your journey. Just take your folic acid regularly, eat healthy home food, and stay happy.