Due Date Calculator

Due Date Calculator

Due Date Calculator

Estimate your baby’s due date and related pregnancy dates.

Discovering your pregnancy is an exciting moment, followed by one big question: when will my baby arrive? Our Due Date Calculator provides a personalized estimate of your baby’s birth date based on key dates from your cycle or treatment. Only about 5% of babies are born exactly on their due date, so use this as a helpful guide for your pregnancy journey.

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How to Use the Due Date Calculator

Our calculator is designed for simplicity and accuracy. Follow these steps to get your results:

  1. Choose Your Calculation Method:
    • Select the method that applies to you: Last Menstrual Period (LMP), Conception Date, or IVF Transfer Date.
  2. Enter the Required Date:
    • For LMP: Enter the first day of your last menstrual period
    • For Conception: Enter the known date of conception
    • For IVF: Select your embryo type and enter the transfer date
  3. Click ‘Calculate’:

How Due Dates Are Calculated

Pregnancy dating follows a standardized medical timeline. The most common method, Naegele’s Rule, calculates your due date as 40 weeks (280 days) from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP).

Common Due Date Calculation Methods

MethodCalculationNote
Last Menstrual PeriodLMP + 280 daysStandard method for most pregnancies
Conception DateConception + 266 daysLess common; requires knowing exact date
IVF Transfer DateTransfer date + 261 daysFor 5-day blastocyst transfers

What If My Cycles Are Irregular?

If your menstrual cycles are irregular or you’re unsure of your LMP, an early ultrasound (usually at 8-12 weeks) is the most accurate way to determine your due date. This scan measures the Crown-Rump Length (CRL) of the embryo.

Learn more with our Crown-Rump Length Calculator.


Understanding Your Results

Your results will include:

  • Estimated Due Date (EDD)
  • Gestational Age (current weeks/days)
  • Trimester Breakdown
  • Key Milestones for prenatal appointments

Pregnancy Timeline by Trimester

TrimesterWeeksKey Developments
First1-13Positive test, first ultrasound
Second14-27Feeling baby move, anatomy scan
Third28-40+Final growth, preparation for delivery

Why Your Due Date Matters

Your due date helps healthcare providers:

  • Monitor your baby’s growth
  • Schedule prenatal tests at correct times
  • Make decisions about care after due date

Preparing for Your New Arrival

Knowing your due date helps you plan:

  • Learn: “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” provides excellent guidance
  • Plan: Schedule maternity leave
  • Register: Create a registry with Amazon Baby Registry

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Due Date Calculator FAQs

Q: How accurate is the due date calculator?
A: Very accurate with regular cycles and known LMP. Otherwise, early ultrasound is best.

Q: What if ultrasound shows different date?
A: Providers use the ultrasound date as it’s more precise.

Q: Can my due date change?
A: Possible after early ultrasound, rarely changes after first trimester.

Q: What is “full-term”?
A: 39-40 weeks (according to ACOG guidelines)


Your Pregnancy Journey

Continue tracking your pregnancy:

Consider using a pregnancy journal to track symptoms and memories.

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