The Ultimate Pregnancy Countdown: From Bump to Baby

Congratulations, mama-to-be! Whether you're just seeing those two pink lines or already feeling tiny kicks, this guide will walk you through pregnancy like your best friend who's been there three times. Plus, don't forget to use our Pregnancy Due Date Calculator to mark your personal countdown!

When Will Your Baby Arrive? The Due Date Lowdown

Only 5% of babies arrive on their actual due date! Here's what really determines your big day:

• Last Period Method: Add 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last period
• Ultrasound Dating: Most accurate in first trimester (measures baby's size)
• IVF/Assisted Pregnancy: Uses embryo transfer date

Trimester Timeline: What to Expect When You're Expecting

Pregnancy Math Made Easy

Pregnancy math can feel like advanced calculus. Let's break it down:

Term	What It Means
Gestational Age	Weeks since last period (how doctors measure)
Fetal Age	Actual age since conception (2 weeks younger)
LMP	Last Menstrual Period (start date for calculations)

Confused? Our Pregnancy Due Date Calculator does all the math for you!

10 Pregnancy Surprises No One Tells You

1. Superhuman Smell: You'll detect a sandwich from three rooms away
2. Pregnancy Glow: Actually just extra sweat and oil (sorry!)
3. Lightning Crotch: Random sharp pains as nerves adjust
4. Food Aversions: Suddenly hate your favorite foods
5. Nesting Urge: Midnight urges to reorganize all cabinets
6. Linea Nigra: A dark line that appears on your belly
7. Dreams: More vivid than Netflix originals
8. Hair Growth: Luscious locks... everywhere
9. Baby Brain: Forget why you walked into rooms
10. Waddle Walk: You'll develop a penguin stride by month 8

Your Pregnancy To-Do List

Fun Pregnancy Facts

• Your uterus expands from pear-sized to watermelon-sized!
• Baby can taste what you eat through amniotic fluid
• Heartburn means hairy baby? (Old wives' tale... maybe!)
• You grow an entirely new organ (the placenta!)