Your Baby's
Due Date

April 30, 2018


LMP/Start Date: Jul 24, 2017

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Key Developments

Estimated Conception:
August 7, 2017
+ Pregnancy Test:
August 21, 2017
Estimated First Heart Beat:
August 31, 2017
Estimated Due Date:
April 30, 2018

Announcement Image

Due Date: April 30 - Announcement Image

Birthday Signs

Baby's star sign is Taurus
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Diamond
Birth Flower: Daisy or Sweet Pea
Birthstone Color: White

Trimester Dates

Trimester One:
Jul 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017
0 - 13 Weeks
Trimester Two:
Oct 30, 2017 - Feb 4, 2018
14 - 27 Weeks
Trimester Three:
Feb 5, 2018 - Apr 30, 2018
28 - 40 Weeks

Months Timeline

1 Month PregnantAug 24, 2017
2 Months PregnantSep 24, 2017
3 Months PregnantOct 24, 2017
4 Months PregnantNov 24, 2017
5 Months PregnantDec 24, 2017
6 Months PregnantJan 24, 2018
7 Months PregnantFeb 24, 2018
8 Months PregnantMar 24, 2018
9 Months PregnantApr 24, 2018
Due Date: April 30, 2018
Due Date in April - Announcement Image

Date

How Often to Visit Doctor[1]

Aug 21 - Feb 5 Once a month during this time
Feb 5 - Apr 2 Twice per month during this time
Apr 2 - Apr 30 Once per week during this time

Prenatal Testing Dates[2]

Prenatal testing dates for due date Apr 30, 2018. Prenatal testing is available in most pregnancies and can involve ultrasounds, blood tests and samples. Always use your doctors recommended dates over dates found here.
Early Ultrasound Scan:
Sep 18, 2017 to Oct 23, 2017
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Oct 9, 2017 to Oct 23, 2017
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Nov 6, 2017 to Dec 11, 2017
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Nov 27, 2017 to Dec 18, 2017
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Jan 8, 2018 to Feb 5, 2018
24 to 28 weeks

Your Firsts

First missed periodAug 21 4 Weeks
Baby's heart beat heardOct 16 16 Weeks
Belly definitely showingNov 1316-18 Weeks
Baby kicks felt, second or later babiesNov 2718-20 Weeks
Friends and family may feel baby moveFeb 2631 Weeks

Baby's Developments

Conception is most likely on this date Aug 7 2 Weeks
First heart beat Aug 31 5 Weeks
Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming Oct 2 10 Weeks
Miscarriage risk decreases Oct 16 12 Weeks
Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids Nov 6 15 Weeks
You may be able to feel your baby move now Nov 13 16 Weeks
Your baby can now hear sounds Dec 4 19 Weeks
Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" Feb 5 28 Weeks
Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed Mar 5 32 Weeks

Things to Consider

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancyOct 1612 Weeks
Popular time to tell friends and familyOct 1612 Weeks
Start pediatrician interviewsDec 1120 Weeks
Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnanciesDec 1821 Weeks
If banking cord blood, find facility and order kitDec 2522 Weeks
Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewingFeb 528 Weeks
Have your baby shower anytime from nowFeb 1930 Weeks
Good time to take birthing classesFeb 19 30 Weeks
Popular time to have your last day of workApr 236 Weeks
Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birthApr 236 Weeks
Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into laborApr 2 36 Weeks
Learn the symptoms of laborApr 236 Weeks

When is my Baby Premature, Full Term or Late Term?[2]

Babies born now are considered Extremely PrematureJan 1525 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Moderately PrematureFeb 1229 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Mildly PrematureMar 1233 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Early Term Apr 9 37 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Full Term Apr 23 39 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Late Term May 7 41 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Post Term May 14 42+ Weeks

Most Probable Due Range

April 2018
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May 2018
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Imagine

First footsteps in April 30, 2019 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in April 30, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in April 30, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in April 30, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in April 30, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)

Important Birthdays

First Birthday: April 30, 2019
5th Birthday: April 30, 2023
Sweet 16: April 30, 2034
21st Birthday: April 30, 2039
50th Birthday: April 30, 2068

What if My Due Date April 30, Has Changed?[3]

Your due date April 30th, 2018 could be changed if there is a significant difference between the due date based on ultrasound and the due date calculated from your LMP (April 30, 2018) date.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have produced guidelines to help doctors decide when to change due dates. See chart here.

References:

  1. Prenatal Care Fact Sheet. http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/prenatal-care.html
  2. Prenatal care and tests. Office on Women's Health (OWH) GOV - https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/prenatal-care-and-tests
  3. Committee Opinion No. 579. 2013. Definition of term pregnancy. Obstet Gynec. 122 (2013): 1139-40. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000437385.88715.4a
  4. Committee Opinion No. 611. Method for estimating due date. Obstet Gynec. 124 (2014): 863-6. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000454932.15177.be