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How do you know when your baby is due if you had irregular cycles?

When you go for your first prenatal appointment after having a positive at-home pregnancy test, the first question your chosen healthcare provider is bound to ask is, “When was your last menstrual period?”. Believe it or not, the same question is extremely likely to come up at subsequent appointments too, even though they should have [...]

How your due date is calculated, and when your baby is really likely to arrive

How your due date is calculated, and when your baby is really likely to arrive

Are you pregnant? After the first shock and disbelief passes, of course you want to know when your baby is going to make an entrance into this world! Pregnancy is normally described as lasting for nine months, but just how long does a pregnancy go on for? What does a “due date” mean exactly, and [...]