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Pregnancy Calculator
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
A pregnancy calculator is a health utility that computes key milestones in a pregnancy, primarily estimating the expected date of delivery (EDD) and current gestational age. It dates the pregnancy from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) using Naegele's rule, or directly from the conception date. Gestational age is expressed in weeks and days to track fetal development. Expecting parents and healthcare providers use this tool to monitor trimester milestones, schedule prenatal appointments, and estimate the birth window.
Calculate your pregnancy timeline using our free pregnancy calculator. Input your last menstrual period (LMP) or conception date to compute your estimated due date, gestational age, trimester, and upcoming pregnancy milestones.
Quick Answer
Calculate your baby's due date, gestational age, and trimester. Enter your last menstrual period or conception date to see your complete pregnancy timeline.
LMP is the most common reference for Naegele's rule.
Estimates assume a 28-day cycle with ovulation around day 14. Ultrasound and clinician assessment may revise dates.
Estimated due date
Wed, Jan 6, 2027
Currently 8 wk 4 d along
Estimates only. Naegele's rule uses LMP + 280 days (40 weeks); conception mode uses + 266 days (38 weeks). Ultrasound dating is more accurate, especially in the first trimester. For prenatal care decisions, work with a clinician.
Examples
LMP 60 days ago
due ≈ 220 days from today · ~8 wk pregnant
Conception 46 days ago
due ≈ 220 days from today · ~9 wk pregnant
LMP 200 days ago
due ≈ 80 days from today · ~28 wk · third trimester
How it works
What this pregnancy calculator does
This pregnancy calculator handles every common pregnancy date question in one tool:
- Calculate your estimated due date (EDD) from your last menstrual period or a known conception date
- Find your current gestational age in weeks and days
- Determine which trimester you're in right now
- Work backward from a known conception date to estimate your due date
- Plan ahead by seeing exactly when each trimester transition will happen
Use the calculator above by selecting your starting point (last menstrual period or conception date), entering the date, and reading the full breakdown of your pregnancy timeline.
Pregnancy week-by-week milestones
Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters spanning roughly 40 weeks from the last menstrual period (LMP). Here are the major developmental milestones at each stage:
- Week 4: Implantation complete; pregnancy test becomes positive
- Week 6: Heartbeat detectable on ultrasound (~110-160 bpm)
- Week 8: Embryo becomes a fetus; all major organs forming
- Week 10: Fingers and toes formed; size of a strawberry
- Week 12: End of first trimester; risk of miscarriage drops significantly
- Week 13: Sex organs developed (but not yet visible on ultrasound)
- Week 16: First fetal movements possible (quickening) — though most first-time moms feel it around 18-22 weeks
- Week 18-22: Anatomy ultrasound; biological sex often visible
- Week 20: Halfway point; baby is the size of a banana
- Week 24: Viability threshold — baby has a chance of survival outside the womb with intensive medical support
- Week 26: Eyes open; baby responds to sound
- Week 27: End of second trimester; baby weighs about 2 lbs
- Week 28: Brain rapidly developing; baby can dream (REM sleep observed)
- Week 32: Baby practices breathing movements; about 4 lbs
- Week 36: Baby usually settles head-down for birth
- Week 37: Considered 'early term' — safe for delivery if needed
- Week 39-40: 'Full term' — optimal delivery window
- Week 41: 'Late term'; doctors usually discuss induction
- Week 42+: 'Post-term'; induction typically recommended
How the date math works
Two standard rules cover the two common reference dates. The calculator runs whichever matches the date you know, then computes gestational age from today.
Naegele (LMP) · due date = LMP + 280 days
Conception · due date = conception + 266 days
Assumes a 28-day cycle with ovulation around day 14. Ultrasound may revise the date.
How due dates are calculated
The estimated due date (EDD) is calculated using Naegele's Rule:
LMP method: Add 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last menstrual period. This is the standard method used by doctors for the first ultrasound — it assumes a 28-day cycle with ovulation on day 14.
Conception method: Add 266 days (38 weeks) to the date of conception. This requires knowing exactly when conception occurred, which is usually only possible with IVF or precise ovulation tracking.
Ultrasound dating: Between 8-13 weeks, an ultrasound provides the most accurate due date estimate (within 3-5 days). If the ultrasound dating differs from your LMP-based date by more than 5-7 days, doctors typically use the ultrasound date.
Only about 4-5% of babies are actually born on their estimated due date. About 80% are born within 10 days on either side of the EDD. The due date is a target, not a deadline — pregnancies between 37 and 42 weeks are considered normal.
Pregnancy trimester guide
FIRST TRIMESTER (Weeks 1-13): The most critical period for fetal development. All major organs form. Common symptoms include nausea (morning sickness), fatigue, breast tenderness, and food aversions. Miscarriage risk is highest in this trimester (~10-20% of confirmed pregnancies), dropping sharply after week 12.
SECOND TRIMESTER (Weeks 14-27): Often called the 'easiest' trimester. Nausea typically subsides, energy returns, and the baby bump becomes noticeable. The anatomy ultrasound at 18-22 weeks is a major milestone. Baby becomes viable (could potentially survive outside the womb) around week 24.
THIRD TRIMESTER (Weeks 28-40): The home stretch. Baby gains weight rapidly — about half a pound per week. Common symptoms include heartburn, back pain, swelling, and difficulty sleeping. Preparations for labor and delivery intensify. Most prenatal appointments increase from monthly to weekly during this trimester.
Related pregnancy tools
If you need more specific calculations or details about your due date, check out these related pregnancy utilities:
Health note. Estimated due dates are not exact. Ultrasound dating in the first trimester is the most accurate single measure. For pregnancy care, including any concerns about the timeline, work with a qualified clinician.
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Frequently asked questions
From LMP, add 280 days (40 weeks). This is Naegele's rule. From conception date, add 266 days (38 weeks). Both assume a 28-day cycle with ovulation around day 14. Cycles vary, so the date is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Most people know LMP more reliably than the exact day of conception. Pregnancy is dated from LMP by convention, so 'gestational age' is two weeks longer than the actual time since conception. Ultrasound can refine the date, especially in the first trimester.
Gestational age is how far along the pregnancy is, expressed as weeks and days from the first day of the last menstrual period. A typical pregnancy reaches term at 37 to 42 weeks. The calculator computes gestational age from today's date.
First trimester is roughly 0 to 13 weeks, second trimester is 14 to 27 weeks, and third trimester is 28 weeks through delivery. Exact week boundaries vary slightly by source, but those are the common cutoffs.
Longer or shorter cycles shift ovulation away from day 14, which shifts the conception date. For irregular cycles, ultrasound dating is more reliable than calendar dating. A clinician may revise the due date based on the first trimester ultrasound.
Yes. Ultrasound dating is the most accurate single estimate in the first trimester (typically within 5 to 7 days). If the calendar-based estimate differs significantly from the ultrasound, clinicians usually adopt the ultrasound date.
The LMP-based calculation is accurate within about ±1 week for women with regular 28-day cycles. For irregular cycles or unknown LMP, accuracy decreases. Early ultrasound dating (between 8-13 weeks) provides the most accurate estimate, typically within 3-5 days. Only about 4-5% of babies are born exactly on their due date — 80% are born within 10 days on either side.
Enter the first day of your last menstrual period in the calculator above. The "Gestational age" output shows your current pregnancy week and day (e.g., 14 weeks 3 days). Pregnancy is typically counted from the first day of your LMP, not from conception — which means by the time most women confirm pregnancy, they're already 4-6 weeks along by this count.
The second trimester begins at week 14 and ends at week 27. The first trimester is weeks 1-13. The third trimester begins at week 28 and runs to delivery (typically week 40). The calculator above shows your current trimester based on today's date and your due date.
It's unlikely but possible, especially for women with short cycles (21-25 days). Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days. If you ovulate early — say, day 10 or 11 of a short cycle — having sex during a longer period (days 6-8) could potentially result in pregnancy. For more on fertility windows, see our ovulation calculator.
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