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Pregnancy milestones such as the first time the baby's heartbeat is heard around week 9 or 10, though it can vary and when you first feel fetal movement on average between 18 and 22 weeks, but it can be earlier or later , can give clues as to whether your due date is accurate.
Your fundal height, which is the measurement from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus, is checked by your practitioner at each prenatal visit and helps confirm your due date.
Whether you're trying to avoid being very pregnant in the middle of summer or are a teacher who wants to maximize time off with your little one, you can try to time when you conceive in order to "plan" your due date. But even if you're one of the lucky ones who's able to get pregnant when she really wants to, just remember that you probably won't be able to map out exactly when you'll give birth to the day or even the week or month!
Still, you can try our Ovulation Calculator , which uses the date of your last menstrual period and your typical cycle length to discover the days you're most likely to be fertile and increase your chances of conceiving.
Yes, your due date can change. It may be that you have irregular periods and your early ultrasound dating was off, or that your first ultrasound was in the second trimester. It could also be because your fundal height is abnormal, or your levels of alpha-fetoprotein AFP , a protein made by the baby, are outside the usual range. Talk to your practitioner if you have any questions or concerns. Few things can compare to the rush and excitement of when you take a pregnancy test and read out the positive result!
Use these three simple steps to find out how far along you are in your pregnancy:. Keep in mind every pregnancy is unique and the result will be an estimation rather than a fixed date. Luckily, our due date calculator can help. Sign up for Start4Life's pregnancy and baby emails for expert advice, videos and tips on pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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