The Pregnancy Conception Calculator estimates the date of conception based on the expected DUE DATE of the pregnancy, LAST PERIOD date, or ULTRASOUND date.

  1. Due Date: If you know the day your baby is expected to be born, the calculator can work backwards to find out when you likely conceived.
  2. Last Period: If you remember the first day of your last menstrual period, the calculator uses this date. It’s based on the idea that ovulation (when your egg is released and can be fertilized by sperm) usually happens about two weeks after your period starts.
  3. Ultrasound: Sometimes, the date from your ultrasound can help determine when you got pregnant.

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The calculator also keeps in mind that sperm can live inside your body for about 3-5 days. So, you could have conceived a few days after you had sex. This tool gives you a range of days when conception might have happened.

How to calculate the conception date

There are 3 possible ways to calculate your conception date:

  • Last Menstrual Period (LMP): If you know the first day of your last period, doctors use this to guess when you ovulated and when you might have conceived. It’s usually about 11-21 days after the start of your last period.
  • Due Date: If you’ve been to a doctor and they’ve given you a due date (probably from an ultrasound), you can work backwards to find a range of days when you might have conceived.
  • Ultrasound: This method uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. It’s super helpful, especially early in pregnancy, to estimate when you got pregnant.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that ultrasound-established dates should take preference over menstrual dates when the discrepancy between ultrasound dating and LMP is

  • Greater than 5 days before 9 0/7 weeks of gestation by LMP
  • Greater than 7 days from 9 0/7 weeks to 15 6/7 weeks by LMP
  • Greater than 10 days from 16 0/7 weeks to 21 6/7 weeks by LMP
  • Greater than 14 days from 22 0/7 weeks to 27 6/7 weeks by LMP
  • Greater than 21 days after 28 0/7 weeks by LMP

“Because of the risk of redating a small fetus that may be growth restricted, management decisions based on third-trimester ultrasonography alone are especially problematic; they need to be guided by careful consideration of the entire clinical picture and may require closer surveillance, including repeat ultrasonography to ensure appropriate interval growth.” [24].

Why is it hard to know the exact day of conception?

  • Ovulation (when your egg is released) can vary a lot, especially if your periods are irregular.
  • Sperm can live in your body for up to 5 days after sex, so the actual conception could happen days after you had sex.[26,27]

Observed Gestational Age at Delivery

The table below shows the average age of infants delivered in the United States according to the number of fetuses being carried (plurality) [29].

SingletonTwinsTripletsQuadrupletsQuintuplets and
higher-order multiples
Average Gestational Age (weeks)3935323027

The earlier age at delivery of multiple gestations is a reflection of the increased incidence of preterm labor and obstetric intervention for complications such as preeclampsia, abruptio placentae, fetal growth restriction, and increased risk for stillbirth that occurs as the number of fetuses increases [30-33]. The tendency for multiple gestations to be delivered earlier than singleton pregnancies should not be interpreted that multiples should be assigned an earlier estimated due date. A full term pregnancy is considered to be 39 to 40 6/7 weeks regardless of the number fetuses being carried [34].

So, when did I likely get pregnant?

To get a good estimate, think about the first day of your last period, any dates you might have had sex, and any ultrasound dates you have. Remember, these methods give you a range of possible dates – it’s tricky to pinpoint the exact day.

Understanding when you got pregnant can feel like a bit of a puzzle, but these methods can help you get a pretty good idea. Remember, everyone’s body is different, so these are general guidelines. If you’re ever unsure, your doctor is the best person to help you figure it out!

FAQs about Conception Estimator

What does conception actually mean?

Conception is when you become pregnant. It involves two key steps: 1. Fertilization: This is when a sperm from a man meets and joins with an egg from a woman. This usually happens in a tube called the fallopian tube. 2. Implantation: This is when the fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of your uterus (womb).

What’s the difference between fertilization and conception?

In simple terms, fertilization is just the sperm meeting the egg. Conception includes both fertilization and the moment the fertilized egg implants in your uterus. Some people use these terms interchangeably, but medically, they’re a bit different.

When Did I Conceive?

When exactly did I get pregnant? Many women ask this question when trying to figure out the exact day their pregnancy began. Often, gestational age, or the age of the baby, is calculated from the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period. Biologically, the baby was not conceived until ovulation and the fertilization of the egg, which usually happens at least 10 days after the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period. Because there are many factors surrounding conception, it is difficult to pinpoint an exact date of conception. This calculator helps to estimate the date range of real conception and a possible range of days during which sexual intercourse might have led to conception. There are a few methods that can be used to estimate the conception dates.

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