Due Date:
Last Menstrual Period (LMP) Method
The LMP method estimates the due date based on the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period. It assumes a standard pregnancy duration of 280 days (40 weeks) from this date, adjusted for variations in menstrual cycle length.
Formula
Due Date = LMP + 280 − ( Standard Cycle Length − Actual Cycle Length )
Conception Date Method
This method estimates the due date based on the date of conception, assuming a pregnancy duration of 266 days (38 weeks) from conception.
Formula
Due Date = Conception Date + 266
Ultrasound Method
The ultrasound method estimates the due date based on the gestational age determined during an ultrasound examination. It subtracts the estimated gestational age (in weeks and days) from 280 days (40 weeks).
Formula
Due Date = Ultrasound Date + 280 − ( Gestational Weeks × 7 + Gestational Days )
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Method
For pregnancies resulting from IVF, the due date is estimated similarly to the conception date method, assuming a pregnancy duration of 266 days (38 weeks) from the date of embryo transfer.
Formula
Due Date = Embryo Transfer Date + 266