Frequently Asked Questions
How is the due date calculated?
Using Naegele's rule, 280 days (40 weeks) are added to the first day of your last menstrual period. This is based on an average pregnancy duration.
How accurate is the estimated due date?
Only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date. Most births occur within 2 weeks before or after the estimated date.
What are pregnancy trimesters?
Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters: first (weeks 1-12), second (weeks 13-27), and third (weeks 28-40). Each has different developmental milestones.
Updated 2026 — WHO standards