1. What is Pregnancy Week Calculation?

The pregnancy week calculation determines how many weeks pregnant you are based on your due date and current date. This helps track fetal development and prenatal care milestones.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Due Date — Estimated date of delivery (EDD)
• Current Date — Today's date or any date you want to check

Explanation: The calculation counts the number of weeks between the current date and the due date. Positive values indicate weeks remaining, negative values indicate weeks past due.

3. Importance of Pregnancy Week Tracking

Details: Tracking pregnancy weeks is essential for monitoring fetal development, scheduling prenatal tests, and ensuring proper medical care at each stage.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your due date and the current date (defaults to today). The calculator will show how many weeks pregnant you are or how many weeks post-term.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides a general estimate. Your healthcare provider may use more precise methods like ultrasound dating.

Q2: What if my due date changes?
A: Update the due date in the calculator. Due dates are often adjusted after ultrasounds.

Q3: Why does pregnancy count in weeks?
A: Weeks provide more precise tracking of fetal development which changes rapidly during pregnancy.

Q4: What's considered full term?
A: 39-40 weeks is full term. 37-38 weeks is early term, 41-42 weeks is late term.

Q5: How is due date typically calculated?
A: Normally 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), or by ultrasound measurements.