Your Baby's
Due Date

May 24, 2018


LMP/Start Date: Aug 17, 2017

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Key Developments

Estimated Conception:
August 31, 2017
+ Pregnancy Test:
September 14, 2017
Estimated First Heart Beat:
September 24, 2017
Estimated Due Date:
May 24, 2018

Announcement Image

Due Date: May 24 - Announcement Image

Birthday Signs

Baby's star sign is Gemini
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Emerald
Birth Flower: Hawthorn or Lily
Birthstone Color: Green

Trimester Dates

Trimester One:
Aug 17, 2017 - Nov 22, 2017
0 - 13 Weeks
Trimester Two:
Nov 23, 2017 - Feb 28, 2018
14 - 27 Weeks
Trimester Three:
Mar 1, 2018 - May 24, 2018
28 - 40 Weeks

Months Timeline

1 Month PregnantSep 17, 2017
2 Months PregnantOct 17, 2017
3 Months PregnantNov 17, 2017
4 Months PregnantDec 17, 2017
5 Months PregnantJan 17, 2018
6 Months PregnantFeb 17, 2018
7 Months PregnantMar 17, 2018
8 Months PregnantApr 17, 2018
9 Months PregnantMay 17, 2018
Due Date: May 24, 2018
Due Date in May - Announcement Image

Date

How Often to Visit Doctor[1]

Sep 14 - Mar 1 Once a month during this time
Mar 1 - Apr 26 Twice per month during this time
Apr 26 - May 24 Once per week during this time

Prenatal Testing Dates[2]

Prenatal testing dates for due date May 24, 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:
Oct 12, 2017 to Nov 16, 2017
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Nov 2, 2017 to Nov 16, 2017
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Nov 30, 2017 to Jan 4, 2018
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Dec 21, 2017 to Jan 11, 2018
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 1, 2018
24 to 28 weeks

Your Firsts

First missed periodSep 14 4 Weeks
Baby's heart beat heardNov 09 16 Weeks
Belly definitely showingDec 0716-18 Weeks
Baby kicks felt, second or later babiesDec 2118-20 Weeks
Friends and family may feel baby moveMar 2231 Weeks

Baby's Developments

Conception is most likely on this date Aug 31 2 Weeks
First heart beat Sep 24 5 Weeks
Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming Oct 26 10 Weeks
Miscarriage risk decreases Nov 9 12 Weeks
Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids Nov 30 15 Weeks
You may be able to feel your baby move now Dec 7 16 Weeks
Your baby can now hear sounds Dec 28 19 Weeks
Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" Mar 1 28 Weeks
Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed Mar 29 32 Weeks

Things to Consider

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancyNov 912 Weeks
Popular time to tell friends and familyNov 912 Weeks
Start pediatrician interviewsJan 420 Weeks
Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnanciesJan 1121 Weeks
If banking cord blood, find facility and order kitJan 1822 Weeks
Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewingMar 128 Weeks
Have your baby shower anytime from nowMar 1530 Weeks
Good time to take birthing classesMar 15 30 Weeks
Popular time to have your last day of workApr 2636 Weeks
Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birthApr 2636 Weeks
Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into laborApr 26 36 Weeks
Learn the symptoms of laborApr 2636 Weeks

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

Babies born now are considered Extremely PrematureFeb 825 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Moderately PrematureMar 829 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Mildly PrematureApr 533 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Early Term May 3 37 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Full Term May 17 39 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Late Term May 31 41 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Post Term Jun 7 42+ Weeks

Most Probable Due Range

May 2018
SMTWTFS
 123
Early Term
4
Early Term
5
Early Term
6
Early Term
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8
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Early Term
12
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16
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17
Full Term
18
Full Term
19
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Full Term
24
Full Term
25
Full Term
26
Full Term
27
Full Term
28
Full Term
29
Full Term
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Full Term
31
Late Term
 

June 2018
SMTWTFS
 1
Late Term
2
Late Term
3
Late Term
4
Late Term
5
Late Term
6
Late Term
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Imagine

First footsteps in May 24, 2019 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in May 24, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in May 24, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in May 24, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in May 24, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)

Important Birthdays

First Birthday: May 24, 2019
5th Birthday: May 24, 2023
Sweet 16: May 24, 2034
21st Birthday: May 24, 2039
50th Birthday: May 24, 2068

What if My Due Date May 24, Has Changed?[3]

Your due date May 24th, 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 (May 24, 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