Thoda confused honestly. My gynac said im 6 weeks but baby is actually younger than that na? How does counting from last period even make sense matlab i wasnt pregnant then. Someone pls explain in simple words.
That is just how they calculate the 40 weeks to plan your scans. Knowing the exact week is very important so you can plan the budget for your upcoming tests and delivery packages at the hospital.
Actually, it's because the exact date of conception is hard to pinpoint, but the first day of your last period is a solid date we definitely know. So doctors use it as a standard baseline to estimate your due date.
It is a universal medical standard since tracking ovulation is tricky. However, your gynac will calculate the exact gestational age through your first ultrasound anyway, so always follow what your doctor says about your due date.
It is so confusing, right? Like counting cooking time before u even start heating the pan! Honestly, I just treat myself with a nice plate of hot samosas every week to celebrate another week down, no matter how they count it!
I used to track everything on my pregnancy app and it explained this! It is called Gestational Age because tracking starts from when the egg first began maturing for the cycle. It is super neat once u see the weekly progress.
It is just a standard starting point they use. But if your cycles are irregular, the dating might change, so it is always best to let your gynac do a dating scan to confirm the actual progress.
