🤰 Pregnancy Tool

Baby Due Date Calculator

Enter your last menstrual period or conception date to find your estimated due date, current week, and key pregnancy milestones.

How is your due date actually calculated?

Due date = LMP + 280 days (Naegele's rule, standard 40-week pregnancy)

This calculator provides an estimate only. Only about 5% of babies arrive on their exact due date. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

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How to Calculate Your Due Date by Last Period

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Step 1 — Find Your LMP

Note the first day of your last menstrual period. This is your starting point. If your cycles are irregular, use the conception date method instead.

Step 2 — Add 280 Days

Count 280 days (40 weeks) forward from your LMP. This is Naegele's rule — the global medical standard for estimating due dates since the 19th century.

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Step 3 — Confirm with Ultrasound

An early ultrasound before 14 weeks can refine your date. If the scan differs by more than 5–7 days from LMP, your provider may adjust your due date.

Understanding Your Trimesters

1st Trimester
Weeks 1–12
Major organs form. Morning sickness is common. Ends with a lower risk of miscarriage.
2nd Trimester
Weeks 13–27
Baby moves are felt. Energy often returns. Anatomy scan around week 20.
3rd Trimester
Weeks 28–40
Baby gains weight rapidly. Birth preparation begins. Full term at 39 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions About Due Date Calculation

How is a due date calculated?

Due dates are calculated using Naegele's rule: add 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). This assumes a regular 28-day cycle with ovulation around day 14. Your doctor may adjust the estimate based on early ultrasound measurements.

How accurate is a due date calculator?

Only about 5% of babies arrive on their exact due date. Most are born within two weeks before or after the estimated date. A first-trimester ultrasound (before 14 weeks) provides the most accurate gestational age confirmation.

What trimester am I in?

The first trimester covers weeks 1–12, the second trimester spans weeks 13–27, and the third trimester runs from week 28 until delivery around week 40.

Can my due date change after an ultrasound?

Yes. If an early ultrasound reveals a gestational age that differs by more than 5–7 days from your LMP-based estimate, your doctor will typically update your due date to match the ultrasound measurement.

What is the difference between LMP and conception date?

The LMP method adds 280 days to the first day of your last period. Since ovulation typically happens 14 days after LMP, if you know your conception date you subtract 14 days to get the LMP equivalent, then add 280 — the result is the same.

What if I don't know my last period date?

A doctor can estimate your due date via an early ultrasound. A scan between 6 and 10 weeks is the most accurate method when your LMP date is unknown or when irregular cycles make LMP-based calculation unreliable.