Your Baby's
Due Date

February 26, 2018


LMP/Start Date: May 22, 2017

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Key Developments

Estimated Conception:
June 5, 2017
+ Pregnancy Test:
June 19, 2017
Estimated First Heart Beat:
June 29, 2017
Estimated Due Date:
February 26, 2018

Announcement Image

Due Date: February 26 - Announcement Image

Birthday Signs

Baby's star sign is Pisces
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Amethyst
Birth Flower: Primrose
Birthstone Color: Violet, Purple

Trimester Dates

Trimester One:
May 22, 2017 - Aug 27, 2017
0 - 13 Weeks
Trimester Two:
Aug 28, 2017 - Dec 3, 2017
14 - 27 Weeks
Trimester Three:
Dec 4, 2017 - Feb 26, 2018
28 - 40 Weeks

Months Timeline

1 Month PregnantJun 22, 2017
2 Months PregnantJul 22, 2017
3 Months PregnantAug 22, 2017
4 Months PregnantSep 22, 2017
5 Months PregnantOct 22, 2017
6 Months PregnantNov 22, 2017
7 Months PregnantDec 22, 2017
8 Months PregnantJan 22, 2018
9 Months PregnantFeb 22, 2018
Due Date: February 26, 2018
Due Date in February - Announcement Image

Date

How Often to Visit Doctor[1]

Jun 19 - Dec 4 Once a month during this time
Dec 4 - Jan 29 Twice per month during this time
Jan 29 - Feb 26 Once per week during this time

Prenatal Testing Dates[2]

Prenatal testing dates for due date Feb 26, 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:
Jul 17, 2017 to Aug 21, 2017
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Aug 7, 2017 to Aug 21, 2017
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Sep 4, 2017 to Oct 9, 2017
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Sep 25, 2017 to Oct 16, 2017
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Nov 6, 2017 to Dec 4, 2017
24 to 28 weeks

Your Firsts

First missed periodJun 19 4 Weeks
Baby's heart beat heardAug 14 16 Weeks
Belly definitely showingSep 1116-18 Weeks
Baby kicks felt, second or later babiesSep 2518-20 Weeks
Friends and family may feel baby moveDec 2531 Weeks

Baby's Developments

Conception is most likely on this date Jun 5 2 Weeks
First heart beat Jun 29 5 Weeks
Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming Jul 31 10 Weeks
Miscarriage risk decreases Aug 14 12 Weeks
Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids Sep 4 15 Weeks
You may be able to feel your baby move now Sep 11 16 Weeks
Your baby can now hear sounds Oct 2 19 Weeks
Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" Dec 4 28 Weeks
Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed Jan 1 32 Weeks

Things to Consider

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancyAug 1412 Weeks
Popular time to tell friends and familyAug 1412 Weeks
Start pediatrician interviewsOct 920 Weeks
Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnanciesOct 1621 Weeks
If banking cord blood, find facility and order kitOct 2322 Weeks
Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewingDec 428 Weeks
Have your baby shower anytime from nowDec 1830 Weeks
Good time to take birthing classesDec 18 30 Weeks
Popular time to have your last day of workJan 2936 Weeks
Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birthJan 2936 Weeks
Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into laborJan 29 36 Weeks
Learn the symptoms of laborJan 2936 Weeks

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

Babies born now are considered Extremely PrematureNov 1325 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Moderately PrematureDec 1129 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Mildly PrematureJan 833 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Early Term Feb 5 37 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Full Term Feb 19 39 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Late Term Mar 5 41 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Post Term Mar 12 42+ Weeks

Most Probable Due Range

February 2018
SMTWTFS
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45
Early Term
6
Early Term
7
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8
Early Term
9
Early Term
10
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11
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13
Early Term
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Full Term
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Full Term
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Full Term
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Full Term
25
Full Term
26
Full Term
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Full Term
28
Full Term
 

March 2018
SMTWTFS
 1
Full Term
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Full Term
5
Late Term
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Late Term
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Late Term
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Late Term
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Imagine

First footsteps in February 26, 2019 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in February 26, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in February 26, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in February 26, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in February 26, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)

Important Birthdays

First Birthday: February 26, 2019
5th Birthday: February 26, 2023
Sweet 16: February 26, 2034
21st Birthday: February 26, 2039
50th Birthday: February 26, 2068

What if My Due Date February 26, Has Changed?[3]

Your due date February 26th, 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 (February 26, 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