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When is pregnancy calculated first day of last period or conception because my lmp is 9-8 40 weeks from that would give me a due date of 6/15?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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40 weeks from LMP: 40 complete weeks from the first day of the last normal mentrual period. With uncertain lmp, dating is by ultrasound, but if within 1 week to lmp, then menstrual dating is still used. Obstetrical dating is never based on conception, even with ivf pregnancies.

Answered 12/3/2020

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A member asked:

When is pregnancy calculated first day of last period or conception because my lmp is 9-8 40 weeks from that would give me a due date of 6/15?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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