Your Baby's
Due Date

July 4, 2018


LMP/Start Date: Sep 27, 2017

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Key Developments

Estimated Conception:
October 11, 2017
+ Pregnancy Test:
October 25, 2017
Estimated First Heart Beat:
November 4, 2017
Estimated Due Date:
July 4, 2018

Announcement Image

Due Date: July 4 - Announcement Image

Birthday Signs

Baby's star sign is Cancer
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Ruby
Birth Flower: Delphinium or Water Lily
Birthstone Color: Red

Trimester Dates

Trimester One:
Sep 27, 2017 - Jan 2, 2018
0 - 13 Weeks
Trimester Two:
Jan 3, 2018 - Apr 10, 2018
14 - 27 Weeks
Trimester Three:
Apr 11, 2018 - Jul 4, 2018
28 - 40 Weeks

Months Timeline

1 Month PregnantOct 27, 2017
2 Months PregnantNov 27, 2017
3 Months PregnantDec 27, 2017
4 Months PregnantJan 27, 2018
5 Months PregnantFeb 27, 2018
6 Months PregnantMar 27, 2018
7 Months PregnantApr 27, 2018
8 Months PregnantMay 27, 2018
9 Months PregnantJun 27, 2018
Due Date: July 4, 2018
Due Date in July - Announcement Image

Date

How Often to Visit Doctor[1]

Oct 25 - Apr 11 Once a month during this time
Apr 11 - Jun 6 Twice per month during this time
Jun 6 - Jul 4 Once per week during this time

Prenatal Testing Dates[2]

Prenatal testing dates for due date Jul 4, 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:
Nov 22, 2017 to Dec 27, 2017
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Dec 13, 2017 to Dec 27, 2017
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Jan 10, 2018 to Feb 14, 2018
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Jan 31, 2018 to Feb 21, 2018
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Mar 14, 2018 to Apr 11, 2018
24 to 28 weeks

Your Firsts

First missed periodOct 25 4 Weeks
Baby's heart beat heardDec 20 16 Weeks
Belly definitely showingJan 1716-18 Weeks
Baby kicks felt, second or later babiesJan 3118-20 Weeks
Friends and family may feel baby moveMay 0231 Weeks

Baby's Developments

Conception is most likely on this date Oct 11 2 Weeks
First heart beat Nov 4 5 Weeks
Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming Dec 6 10 Weeks
Miscarriage risk decreases Dec 20 12 Weeks
Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids Jan 10 15 Weeks
You may be able to feel your baby move now Jan 17 16 Weeks
Your baby can now hear sounds Feb 7 19 Weeks
Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" Apr 11 28 Weeks
Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed May 9 32 Weeks

Things to Consider

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancyDec 2012 Weeks
Popular time to tell friends and familyDec 2012 Weeks
Start pediatrician interviewsFeb 1420 Weeks
Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnanciesFeb 2121 Weeks
If banking cord blood, find facility and order kitFeb 2822 Weeks
Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewingApr 1128 Weeks
Have your baby shower anytime from nowApr 2530 Weeks
Good time to take birthing classesApr 25 30 Weeks
Popular time to have your last day of workJun 636 Weeks
Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birthJun 636 Weeks
Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into laborJun 6 36 Weeks
Learn the symptoms of laborJun 636 Weeks

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

Babies born now are considered Extremely PrematureMar 2125 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Moderately PrematureApr 1829 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Mildly PrematureMay 1633 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Early Term Jun 13 37 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Full Term Jun 27 39 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Late Term Jul 11 41 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Post Term Jul 18 42+ Weeks

Most Probable Due Range

June 2018
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July 2018
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Imagine

First footsteps in July 4, 2019 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in July 4, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in July 4, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in July 4, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in July 4, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)

Important Birthdays

First Birthday: July 4, 2019
5th Birthday: July 4, 2023
Sweet 16: July 4, 2034
21st Birthday: July 4, 2039
50th Birthday: July 4, 2068

What if My Due Date July 04, Has Changed?[3]

Your due date July 4th, 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 (July 4, 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