Pregnancy Journey

Due Date Calculator

Calculate your due date from your last period. Private — nothing you enter is saved on our servers.

Calculate Due Date

Ready to Calculate

Enter your information to calculate your due date

Medical Disclaimer

**Medical Disclaimer:** The information provided by this calculator is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. This tool is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Due dates are estimates. Only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date. Regular prenatal care is essential.

Understanding Pregnancy Due Dates

Learn how due dates are estimated, why they can change, and which milestones matter during pregnancy.

Common Dating Methods

Last menstrual period: 40 weeks from the first day of your last period
Conception date: About 38 weeks from estimated conception
Ultrasound: Crown-rump length dating is most accurate early in pregnancy
IVF transfer: Uses embryo age and transfer date for precise dating

Trimester Timeline

First trimester: Weeks 1–13, early development and dating ultrasound
Second trimester: Weeks 14–27, anatomy scan and fetal growth
Third trimester: Weeks 28–40, growth monitoring and birth preparation
Full term: 39 weeks through 40 weeks and 6 days

When to Call Your Provider

Vaginal bleeding or severe abdominal pain
Persistent vomiting or dehydration
Fever, severe headache, or vision changes
Decreased fetal movement later in pregnancy
Contractions, leaking fluid, or signs of preterm labor

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about due dates, gestational age, and prenatal timing

How is a pregnancy due date calculated?

The most common method, called Naegele’s rule, estimates your due date as 280 days or 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. This assumes a 28-day cycle with ovulation around day 14, so results can shift if your cycles are shorter, longer, or irregular.

How accurate is a due date calculator?

A due date is an estimate, not a guarantee. Only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date. First-trimester ultrasound dating is usually more accurate than last-period dating, especially when cycle dates are uncertain.

Can my due date change after an ultrasound?

Yes. If an early ultrasound measurement differs enough from your period-based estimate, your healthcare provider may update the official due date. Ultrasounds performed in the first trimester are generally the most accurate for dating pregnancy.

What if I do not know my last menstrual period?

If you do not know your last menstrual period, a healthcare provider can estimate gestational age using ultrasound measurements and clinical history. Avoid relying only on symptoms or a positive pregnancy test date for dating.

What does gestational age mean?

Gestational age is the age of the pregnancy measured from the first day of the last menstrual period, not from conception. This is why pregnancy is counted as about 40 weeks even though conception usually happens around 2 weeks after the last period begins.

When should I schedule my first prenatal visit?

Many people schedule their first prenatal visit around 8 weeks of pregnancy, though timing can vary. Contact your healthcare provider sooner if you have pain, bleeding, chronic medical conditions, prior pregnancy complications, or are taking medications that may affect pregnancy.

Related Pregnancy Tools

Plan and track reproductive health with these calculators