How the due date calculation works
The calculator is based on Naegele's rule, the standard used by doctors: it adds 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last period. It's an estimate — only about 5% of babies are born exactly on the due date, while most arrive between week 37 and week 42.
If your cycle isn't 28 days, the tool adjusts the estimate automatically. If you've had a dating ultrasound, calculating from the scan is more accurate than period dates alone.