I'm trying to calculate my due date and track my pregnancy accurately. I'm a bit confused about when the first day of pregnancy is actually counted from. Is it from my last period or from conception?
Yes, it's counted from the first day of your last period. I just had my baby last month, and I remember how confused I was during my first scan about this dating system. Your doctor will explain it clearly on your first ultrasound, so don't worry.
I got so panicked when the doctor said I was 5 weeks pregnant because by my calculation it was only 3 weeks! But then my gynac explained that they always count from the first day of your last period. It is completely normal, so don't worry about the dates too much.
It's counted from the first day of your last menstrual cycle (LMP). It seems so confusing back then, but now when I look at my running toddler, those early calculating days feel like a lifetime ago! Don't stress, you will get the hang of all these medical terms soon.
I was just reading up on this because we are planning! It's called LMP (Last Menstrual Period) and the doctors use this to calculate your due date. It's so fascinating how the cycle is tracked, honestly.
Medically, they calculate it from the first day of your last period, even though you weren't actually pregnant then! It's so funny because back then, I was just happily eating my favorite pani puri without any idea about the cravings to come!
