How to Figure Out Your Estimated Due Date

Don't find yourself stuck out of town and in an uncomfortable, unfamiliar place when your labor begins. You can estimate the due date of your new child -- to help you make the proper plans and be prepared for the birth of your new baby.

Things You'll Need

• Calendar
• Pen
• Paper

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Instructions

• 1

  Determine the date of the last day of your menstrual cycle. The last day of your menstrual cycle is the day before your first day of bleeding.

• 2

  Count back three months, from the date of your last menstrual cycle.

• 3

  Add seven days to this date.

• 4

  Add one year to your new date and you have your estimated due date.