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Due date and pregnancy week calculator

Find out when your baby will be born and how far along you are. No sign-up, no email.

Standard 28 days · adjustable from 21 to 45

This calculator provides estimates based on Naegele's rule. It does not replace medical advice. For specific guidance, talk to your doctor or midwife.

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.

Which calculation method to choose

If you remember the first day of your last period, use the last-period method — it's the most common one. If you know exactly when conception happened (e.g. after assisted reproduction), use that. If you've already had a dating ultrasound, that calculation is the most reliable.

If your doctor has already given you a due date, you can enter it directly to see how many weeks you are today and how long is left.

The 40 weeks explained by trimester

1st trimester

First trimester (1–13): the period when the main organs form. Nausea, tiredness and changes in taste are common. The first dating ultrasound is usually done between week 7 and week 12.

2nd trimester

Second trimester (14–27): the most stable phase of pregnancy. The bump becomes visible and you'll feel the first kicks (usually between week 16 and week 22). The anatomy scan is performed around week 20.

3rd trimester

Third trimester (28–40): your baby gains weight rapidly. From week 37 the pregnancy is considered full term. Maternity leave typically starts around month 8, though rules vary by country.

When to start your baby registry

The ideal time to create a baby registry is the second trimester: you still have plenty of time to choose calmly, you already know the sex (if you want to know), and you can share the list with family and friends who'll start asking for gift ideas.

On BabyWish the list is free, guests don't need to sign up, and each person reserves a different gift so you don't end up with duplicates. You can create your list in 2 minutes, starting right from the due date you just calculated.

Frequently asked questions

📋 You're in the 2nd trimester — the perfect time for a baby registry

There are still months to go: time to choose at your own pace. Create your list, share it with family and friends, and only receive the gifts you actually want.

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