I just found out I'm pregnant, and I'm so excited! I'm trying to figure out my due date now. How is the pregnancy due date usually calculated, and when can I expect my little one to arrive?
Look, your due date is just an estimate, only 5% of babies actually arrive on that exact day. It's calculated by adding 280 days to your last period's start date, but be prepared to go a week early or late.
For IVF pregnancies, the due date is calculated very precisely based on the embryo transfer date. No matter how it's calculated, remember that your body is doing a wonderful job, and your little one will arrive when ready.
Your due date is calculated from your last period, but if you have gestational diabetes like I did, doctors might induce you a bit earlier. Make sure you keep your diet in check and track your blood sugar levels closely.
Haan na, we keep counting days! It's generally 40 weeks from your last period's first day. But keep your hospital bag ready by the 37th week itself, baby can surprise you anytime!
You can calculate an estimated date online using your LMP, but the most accurate due date is determined by your first-trimester dating ultrasound. It is best to trust the date your doctor confirms in your scan reports.
