Due Date Calculator

Knowing your estimated due date helps you plan prenatal care and prepare for your baby's arrival. Our due date calculator uses Naegele's rule โ€” the standard method used by healthcare providers โ€” to estimate your delivery date based on the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) or your estimated conception date. It also shows your trimester breakdown and pregnancy week.

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How due date calculation works

The LMP method (Naegele's rule) adds 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last menstrual period. If your cycle is longer or shorter than 28 days, the estimate is adjusted accordingly. The conception method adds 266 days (38 weeks) from the estimated date of conception. Both methods provide an estimated due date, which your healthcare provider may adjust based on ultrasound measurements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a due date calculated?
Naegele's rule calculates the due date by adding 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). This assumes a 28-day cycle and ovulation on day 14. The calculator adjusts for different cycle lengths.
How accurate are due date calculators?
Only about 5% of babies are born on their estimated due date. Most births occur within 2 weeks of the due date (38-42 weeks). An early ultrasound (before 12 weeks) provides the most accurate dating. This calculator gives an estimate based on LMP.
What are the three trimesters?
First trimester: weeks 1-12 (major organ development). Second trimester: weeks 13-27 (fastest growth, movements felt). Third trimester: weeks 28-40 (final development, preparation for birth).
Can my due date change?
Yes. Your healthcare provider may adjust your due date after an early ultrasound measurement. Ultrasound dating is most accurate in the first trimester and may differ from LMP-based calculations, especially if your cycles are irregular.
How do I calculate my due date from conception?
If you know your conception date, add 266 days (38 weeks) to get your estimated due date. This is because Naegele's rule adds 280 days from LMP, which includes roughly 14 days before conception.

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