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The NHS Pregnancy Calculator helps determine the exact conception date based on your estimated due date (EDD) using the standard NHS calculation method of subtracting 266 days from the EDD.
The calculator uses the NHS standard formula:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation assumes a 38-week gestation period from conception to due date, which is the standard used by the NHS for dating pregnancies.
Details: Accurate conception dating is crucial for proper prenatal care, monitoring fetal development, scheduling important tests, and determining the most accurate due date for delivery planning.
Tips: Enter your estimated due date as provided by your healthcare provider. This is typically determined by ultrasound dating or from your last menstrual period plus 280 days.
Q1: Why 266 days instead of 280 days?
A: 280 days is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), while 266 days is from conception. Conception typically occurs about 14 days after LMP.
Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides an estimate. The most accurate conception dating comes from early ultrasound scans, typically within the first trimester.
Q3: What if I know my ovulation date?
A: If you know your exact ovulation date, conception likely occurred within 24-48 hours of that date, providing a more precise conception window.
Q4: Can conception date vary?
A: Yes, sperm can survive for up to 5 days, so conception could have occurred several days after intercourse. This calculation gives the most likely conception date.
Q5: When should I confirm with healthcare provider?
A: Always discuss pregnancy dating with your midwife or doctor, as they may use additional methods like ultrasound measurements for greater accuracy.