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Conception date calculation estimates when fertilization likely occurred based on your estimated due date. This calculation helps determine the approximate time of conception for pregnancy tracking and developmental milestones.
The calculator uses the standard pregnancy formula:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation assumes a 38-week gestation period from conception, which is the biological timeframe from fertilization to birth.
Details: Knowing your conception date helps track fetal development stages, estimate gestational age accurately, and provide important information for prenatal care and genetic testing timelines.
Tips: Enter your estimated due date as provided by your healthcare provider. The calculator will automatically compute your likely conception date by subtracting 266 days.
Q1: Why 266 days specifically?
A: 266 days represents 38 weeks of gestation from conception to due date, which is the standard biological timeframe used in obstetrics.
Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides an estimate. Actual conception can vary by several days due to sperm survival and ovulation timing variations.
Q3: What's the difference between conception date and gestational age?
A: Gestational age is typically calculated from the last menstrual period (adding 14 days to conception date), while conception date marks actual fertilization.
Q4: Can conception date be precisely determined?
A: Without fertility tracking, conception date is an estimate. Ultrasound measurements in early pregnancy can provide more accurate dating.
Q5: What if my due date changes after ultrasound?
A: Use the most current due date provided by your healthcare provider for the most accurate conception date calculation.