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How to Calculate Your Due Date

Recently found out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! There is so much to celebrate when growing a new life. There is also a ton to figure out! Today we’ll figure one thing out together: how to calculate your due date. The most common method for calculating your due date is by LMP, or last menstrual period. A

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Last Menstrual Period: Why We Use It to Date Pregnancy

What is my last menstrual period? Your last menstrual period is the first day of your last menstrual period.  You can calculate your due date by adding 40 weeks (280 days) to your LMP.  This is considered an accurate method of dating pregnancy since your date of conception is difficult to confirm. Why is pregnancy

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