1. What Is Babymed Com Pregnancy Calendar?

The Babymed Pregnancy Calendar calculates estimated due date and current pregnancy week based on last menstrual period. It provides week-by-week tracking of fetal development and maternal changes throughout pregnancy.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses standard pregnancy calculation formulas:

Where:

• \( EDD \) — Estimated Due Date
• \( LMP \) — First day of Last Menstrual Period
• \( Current Date \) — Today's date or any specified date
• \( Week \) — Current pregnancy week

Explanation: Pregnancy is calculated as 40 weeks (280 days) from the first day of the last menstrual period, following standard obstetric dating.

3. Importance Of Pregnancy Week Calculation

Details: Accurate pregnancy dating is crucial for monitoring fetal development, scheduling prenatal tests, determining gestational age, and planning for delivery.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter the first day of your last menstrual period and the current date. The calculator will determine your estimated due date and current pregnancy week.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is pregnancy calculated from LMP instead of conception?
A: LMP provides a consistent starting point since conception date is often uncertain. This follows standard obstetric practice worldwide.

Q2: How accurate is the estimated due date?
A: EDD is an estimate - only about 5% of women deliver on their exact due date. Most deliver within 2 weeks before or after.

Q3: What if I don't know my LMP?
A: An ultrasound in early pregnancy can provide accurate dating. First-trimester ultrasound is most reliable for dating.

Q4: Do all pregnancies last exactly 40 weeks?
A: Full-term pregnancy is 37-42 weeks. 40 weeks is the average, but normal pregnancies can vary within this range.

Q5: How are pregnancy weeks counted?
A: Pregnancy is counted in completed weeks and days (e.g., 12 weeks 3 days). Week 1 starts from the first day of LMP.