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Gestational Age and Due Date Calculator

First Day of Last Menstrual Period (LMP):

function calculateGestationalAge() { var lmpDateInput = document.getElementById("lmpDate").value; if (!lmpDateInput) { document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter the First Day of your Last Menstrual Period."; return; } var lmp = new Date(lmpDateInput); var today = new Date(); // Set time to midnight for accurate day calculation lmp.setHours(0, 0, 0, 0); today.setHours(0, 0, 0, 0); // Calculate the difference in milliseconds var timeDiff = today.getTime() – lmp.getTime(); // Convert milliseconds to days var daysDiff = Math.floor(timeDiff / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)); if (daysDiff < 0) { document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "LMP date cannot be in the future. Please enter a valid date."; return; } var weeks = Math.floor(daysDiff / 7); var days = daysDiff % 7; // Calculate Estimated Due Date (EDD) // EDD is typically LMP + 280 days (40 weeks) var edd = new Date(lmp.getTime()); edd.setDate(edd.getDate() + 280); var resultHtml = "

Calculation Results:

"; resultHtml += "Current Gestational Age: " + weeks + " weeks and " + days + " days"; resultHtml += "Estimated Due Date (EDD): " + edd.toLocaleDateString('en-US', { year: 'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric' }) + ""; document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = resultHtml; } .calculator-container { font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; padding: 25px; max-width: 600px; margin: 30px auto; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); color: #333; } .calculator-container h2 { text-align: center; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 1.8em; } .calculator-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; } .input-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 10px; } .input-group label { margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #555; font-size: 1em; } .input-group input[type="date"] { padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 1em; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; } .calculator-container button { background-color: #28a745; color: white; padding: 12px 20px; border: none; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; transition: background-color 0.3s ease; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; } .calculator-container button:hover { background-color: #218838; } .result-area { background-color: #e9f7ef; border: 1px solid #d4edda; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 1.1em; color: #155724; } .result-area h3 { color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.4em; } .result-area p { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; } .result-area p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

Understanding Gestational Age and Your Estimated Due Date

Gestational age is a crucial measurement in pregnancy, indicating how far along a pregnancy is. It's typically calculated from the first day of a woman's last menstrual period (LMP) to the current date. This measurement helps healthcare providers monitor fetal development, schedule important tests, and estimate the baby's due date.

Why is Gestational Age Important?

Monitoring Fetal Development: Gestational age helps doctors assess if the baby is growing at an expected rate for its stage of development.
Scheduling Tests and Screenings: Many prenatal tests, such as genetic screenings and ultrasounds, are time-sensitive and need to be performed within specific gestational age windows.
Predicting Due Date: The estimated due date (EDD) is primarily derived from the gestational age, typically 40 weeks (280 days) from the LMP.
Identifying Preterm or Post-term Births: Knowing the gestational age helps identify if a baby is born prematurely (before 37 weeks) or post-term (after 42 weeks), which can influence medical management.

How is Gestational Age Calculated?

The most common method for calculating gestational age is using the Last Menstrual Period (LMP). This method assumes a regular 28-day menstrual cycle with ovulation occurring around day 14. The calculation simply counts the number of weeks and days from the first day of your last period to the current date.

While the LMP method is widely used, it's important to note that it might not be accurate for all women, especially those with irregular cycles. In such cases, early ultrasound measurements (typically between 8 and 12 weeks of gestation) can provide a more precise estimation of gestational age and the due date by measuring the crown-rump length (CRL) of the embryo or fetus.

Using the Gestational Age Calculator

Our Gestational Age Calculator provides a quick and easy way to determine your current gestational age and estimated due date based on your Last Menstrual Period. Simply follow these steps:

Enter the First Day of Your Last Menstrual Period: Select the exact date when your last period began in the provided date field.
Click "Calculate Gestational Age": The calculator will instantly process the information.

The results will display your current gestational age in weeks and days, along with your estimated due date. This tool is designed for informational purposes and can be a helpful guide during your pregnancy journey.

Example Calculation:

Let's say your Last Menstrual Period (LMP) started on January 1, 2024. If today's date is April 15, 2024:

The calculator will count the number of days from January 1st to April 15th.
January has 31 days, February 29 (2024 is a leap year), March 31, and April 15.
Total days = 31 (Jan) + 29 (Feb) + 31 (Mar) + 15 (Apr) = 106 days.
Gestational Age in Weeks: 106 days / 7 days/week = 15 weeks with a remainder of 1 day.
So, the gestational age would be 15 weeks and 1 day.
The Estimated Due Date (EDD) would be 280 days from January 1, 2024, which falls around October 8, 2024.

Important Disclaimer:

This calculator provides an estimate based on standard medical calculations. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for accurate gestational age assessment, due date confirmation, and personalized medical guidance throughout your pregnancy.