Pregnancy Week Calculation:
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The pregnancy week calculator estimates how many weeks pregnant you are based on your due date. It helps track pregnancy progress and plan for prenatal care.
The calculator uses a simple formula:
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Explanation: The calculation determines how many full weeks remain until the due date or how many weeks have passed since the due date.
Details: Accurate pregnancy dating is essential for proper prenatal care, timing of tests, and identifying potential complications like preterm labor or post-term pregnancy.
Tips: Enter your medically confirmed due date and the current date (defaults to today). The calculator will show weeks remaining or weeks past due.
Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This gives a general estimate. For clinical purposes, ultrasound measurements in early pregnancy provide the most accurate dating.
Q2: What if my due date changes?
A: Recalculate with your new due date. Due dates may be adjusted based on ultrasound findings.
Q3: Why count pregnancy in weeks?
A: Pregnancy developments happen rapidly, and week-by-week tracking allows for more precise monitoring of fetal development.
Q4: What's considered full term?
A: 39-40 weeks is full term. Babies born between 37-38 weeks are early term, and after 41 weeks is late term.
Q5: Should I worry if I'm past my due date?
A: Many pregnancies go slightly past the due date. Consult your healthcare provider for monitoring after 40 weeks.