How Due Date is Calculated
Naegele's Rule (from LMP):
Due Date = LMP + 280 days (40 weeks)
From conception date:
Due Date = Conception + 266 days (38 weeks)
Trimester boundaries:
1st Trimester: Weeks 1–13
2nd Trimester: Weeks 14–26
3rd Trimester: Weeks 27–40
Pregnancy Milestones
| Week | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Week 4 | Missed period, home test positive |
| Week 8 | Heartbeat detectable by ultrasound |
| Week 12 | End of 1st trimester, NT scan |
| Week 20 | Anatomy scan / gender ultrasound |
| Week 24 | Viability milestone |
| Week 28 | 3rd trimester begins |
| Week 37 | Full term |
| Week 40 | Due date |