Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
Calculate your estimated due date (EDD), current gestational age, and trimester milestones using Naegele’s clinical rule.
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Understanding Your Result
The calculation generated by this tool provides an evidence-based assessment derived from established physiological and clinical equations. Use this measurement as an educational indicator alongside broader lifestyle variables, including overall dietary quality, resistance training, cardiovascular endurance, and routine medical checkups.
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Naegele's Rule: Estimated Due Date (EDD) = First day of Last Menstrual Period (LMP) + 1 year - 3 months + 7 days (standard 280-day / 40-week gestation).
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Clinical Limitations & Nuances
Only about 4-5% of babies are born on their exact calculated due date. 90% deliver within two weeks before or after. Confirm via first-trimester ultrasound.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is a due date calculated from LMP?
LMP calculations provide a close estimate for women with regular 28-day cycles. A first-trimester crown-rump length ultrasound provides the clinical gold standard for dating.
When does each trimester begin and end?
First Trimester: Conception to Week 13. Second Trimester: Week 14 to Week 27. Third Trimester: Week 28 to Delivery (~Week 40).
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MS, RD
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