What
is a Due Date?
A due date is an
estimated date of your baby's birth. It helps your doctor determine when to
perform prenatal tests, gauge fetal growth, and determine whether you are
overdue enough to require intervention.
The due date is an
estimate of when the baby will be born. Only about 5% of women deliver their
babies on their projected due date.
How
to Calculate your Due Date?
You can easily calculate
your due date.
Figure out the first day of your last period.
(Example, February 2). Add seven days to the date (Example, February
9). Count backward three months.
If the first day of your
last period was February 2, your due date is November 9
Benefits
of Knowing your Due Date?
There are many benefits
of knowing your due date. Once you know your due date, you can begin to plan
for your pregnancy.
Some common benefits are:
Week by week pregnancy calendar Financial
planning Vacation
planning Knowing when to take pregnancy leave
