My gynac told me a due date but i couldnt understand from which date she counted. Is it from last period or conception day? thoda confused, want to know how the weeks are actually counted.
It is counted from your LMP first day. But since my thyroid levels were fluctuating, my cycles were irregular, so the doctor adjusted my due date based on the dating scan. Regular follow-ups with your gynac are super important to keep track of baby's growth.
Doctors count from the first day of your last period, giving us two bonus weeks of 'pregnancy' where we did nothing! Now in my 3rd trimester, I'm just counting down the days until this baby is finally out. So tired of carrying this heavy belly around!
Usually, they calculate from your last period's starting date. It's good to keep track of this date in a diary. Just eat healthy home-cooked meals and if you ever feel severe cramping or dizziness, contact your doctor immediately.
I am also planning and got so confused about this! Is it true that they count from the very first day of your last period, even before you actually conceived? That sounds so wild but interesting.
The first day of your last period is the starting date. However, to be absolutely safe and sure, please get your dating ultrasound done as advised by your gynac. They will give you the most accurate due date based on baby's measurements.
Actually yaar, doctors always count from the first day of your LMP, which is Last Menstrual Period. It feels weird because technically you weren't pregnant then, but that is the standard medical way. Don't worry, your ultrasound will later give a more accurate baby due date.
Download a pregnancy tracker app like Flo or BabyCenter, they make it so simple! You just have to input the first day of your last period (LMP) and it calculates your exact week and due date automatically. It even shows baby's size every week which is so fun.
Look, keep it simple. Just remember the date your last period started, that is your Day 1. The doctors and hospitals will calculate everything from that date only. No need to overcomplicate things in your head.
I got so scared when my app showed I was 6 weeks pregnant but I thought it had only been 4 weeks since we tried! Then my doctor explained they always count from the first day of your last period. It is completely normal, so don't panic like I did.
I am in my second trimester now and was so confused about this LMP calculation in the beginning. Did anyone else also feel like the doctor's due date was different from their own calculation? It felt so confusing at first!
Looking back at my journey, I remember how overwhelming all these calculations felt in the beginning. Yes, they count from your last period's start date, adding those extra two weeks. Just hold onto this beautiful feeling, the weeks will fly by so beautifully.
