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Pregnancy Due Date Guide — How to Calculate EDD India 2026

📅 2026-03-31⏱ 5 min read🇮🇳 India-specific

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Naegele's Rule — Standard Due Date Calculation

Due Date = First Day of Last Menstrual Period + 280 days (40 weeks) Adjusts for cycle length: longer cycle = later due date, shorter = earlier Example: LMP 1st January → Due Date ≈ 8th October

Trimester Guide

TrimesterWeeksKey Developments
1st Trimester1–12Organ formation, morning sickness, high miscarriage risk
2nd Trimester13–26Baby moves, gender visible, most comfortable phase
3rd Trimester27–40Rapid growth, delivery preparation

Antenatal Checkup Schedule India

  • 1st visit (6-8 weeks): Confirm pregnancy, blood tests, folic acid prescription
  • 11-14 weeks: NT scan + blood test (chromosomal anomaly screening)
  • 18-22 weeks: Anomaly scan (anatomy scan) — most important scan
  • 24-28 weeks: Glucose tolerance test (gestational diabetes screening)
  • 32-34 weeks: Growth scan
  • 36 weeks onwards: Weekly checkups

Important Supplements for Indian Mothers

  • Folic acid: Start before conception, continue 12 weeks — prevents neural tube defects
  • Iron: Essential for Indian women (high anaemia prevalence)
  • Calcium + Vitamin D: For bone development
  • Omega-3 DHA: Brain development

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