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Calculate Pregnancy by Due Date

Pregnancy Week Calculation:

\[ \text{Weeks of Pregnancy} = \frac{\text{Due Date} - \text{Current Date}}{7} \]

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1. What is Pregnancy Week Calculation?

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.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple formula:

\[ \text{Weeks} = \frac{\text{Due Date} - \text{Current Date}}{7} \]

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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.

3. Importance of Pregnancy Dating

Details: Accurate pregnancy dating is essential for proper prenatal care, timing of tests, and identifying potential complications like preterm labor or post-term pregnancy.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your medically confirmed due date and the current date (defaults to today). The calculator will show weeks remaining or weeks past due.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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.

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