Your Baby's
Due Date

May 25, 2018


LMP/Start Date: Aug 18, 2017

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Key Developments

Estimated Conception:
September 1, 2017
+ Pregnancy Test:
September 15, 2017
Estimated First Heart Beat:
September 25, 2017
Estimated Due Date:
May 25, 2018

Announcement Image

Due Date: May 25 - 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 18, 2017 - Nov 23, 2017
0 - 13 Weeks
Trimester Two:
Nov 24, 2017 - Mar 1, 2018
14 - 27 Weeks
Trimester Three:
Mar 2, 2018 - May 25, 2018
28 - 40 Weeks

Months Timeline

1 Month PregnantSep 18, 2017
2 Months PregnantOct 18, 2017
3 Months PregnantNov 18, 2017
4 Months PregnantDec 18, 2017
5 Months PregnantJan 18, 2018
6 Months PregnantFeb 18, 2018
7 Months PregnantMar 18, 2018
8 Months PregnantApr 18, 2018
9 Months PregnantMay 18, 2018
Due Date: May 25, 2018
Due Date in May - Announcement Image

Date

How Often to Visit Doctor[1]

Sep 15 - Mar 2 Once a month during this time
Mar 2 - Apr 27 Twice per month during this time
Apr 27 - May 25 Once per week during this time

Prenatal Testing Dates[2]

Prenatal testing dates for due date May 25, 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 13, 2017 to Nov 17, 2017
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Nov 3, 2017 to Nov 17, 2017
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Dec 1, 2017 to Jan 5, 2018
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Dec 22, 2017 to Jan 12, 2018
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Feb 2, 2018 to Mar 2, 2018
24 to 28 weeks

Your Firsts

First missed periodSep 15 4 Weeks
Baby's heart beat heardNov 10 16 Weeks
Belly definitely showingDec 0816-18 Weeks
Baby kicks felt, second or later babiesDec 2218-20 Weeks
Friends and family may feel baby moveMar 2331 Weeks

Baby's Developments

Conception is most likely on this date Sep 1 2 Weeks
First heart beat Sep 25 5 Weeks
Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming Oct 27 10 Weeks
Miscarriage risk decreases Nov 10 12 Weeks
Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids Dec 1 15 Weeks
You may be able to feel your baby move now Dec 8 16 Weeks
Your baby can now hear sounds Dec 29 19 Weeks
Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" Mar 2 28 Weeks
Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed Mar 30 32 Weeks

Things to Consider

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancyNov 1012 Weeks
Popular time to tell friends and familyNov 1012 Weeks
Start pediatrician interviewsJan 520 Weeks
Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnanciesJan 1221 Weeks
If banking cord blood, find facility and order kitJan 1922 Weeks
Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewingMar 228 Weeks
Have your baby shower anytime from nowMar 1630 Weeks
Good time to take birthing classesMar 16 30 Weeks
Popular time to have your last day of workApr 2736 Weeks
Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birthApr 2736 Weeks
Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into laborApr 27 36 Weeks
Learn the symptoms of laborApr 2736 Weeks

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

Babies born now are considered Extremely PrematureFeb 925 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Moderately PrematureMar 929 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Mildly PrematureApr 633 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Early Term May 4 37 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Full Term May 18 39 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Late Term Jun 1 41 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Post Term Jun 8 42+ Weeks

Most Probable Due Range

May 2018
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June 2018
SMTWTFS
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Imagine

First footsteps in May 25, 2019 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in May 25, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in May 25, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in May 25, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in May 25, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)

Important Birthdays

First Birthday: May 25, 2019
5th Birthday: May 25, 2023
Sweet 16: May 25, 2034
21st Birthday: May 25, 2039
50th Birthday: May 25, 2068

What if My Due Date May 25, Has Changed?[3]

Your due date May 25th, 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 25, 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