Pregnancy Calculator

Estimates gestational age from LMP. Standard pregnancy is 40 weeks from LMP assuming 28-day cycle.

Guides & Reference

How It Works

Estimates gestational age from LMP. Standard pregnancy is 40 weeks from LMP assuming 28-day cycle.

Quick Reference

Weeks 1-12

First trimester

Embryo develops

Weeks 13-26

Second trimester

Fetus grows rapidly

Weeks 27-40

Third trimester

Baby prepares for birth

Tips & Shortcuts

First trimester ultrasound is more accurate than LMP.

Only 5% of babies arrive on exact due date.

Common Mistakes

Planning around exact due date

Normal delivery is 37-42 weeks. Due date is estimate only.

Not adjusting for irregular cycles

Longer cycles push due date later. Shorter push earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Only 4% of babies are born on their exact due date. About 60% arrive within 1 week and 90% within 2 weeks.

Gestational age counts from the first day of your last period (LMP) and is used by medical professionals. Fetal age counts from conception — about 2 weeks less.

First trimester: weeks 1–12. Second trimester: weeks 13–26. Third trimester: weeks 27–40. Full term is 37–42 weeks.

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