Key Developments
Estimated Conception:
March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018
+ Pregnancy Test:
April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018
Estimated First Heart Beat:
April 20, 2018
April 20, 2018
Estimated Due Date:
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
Announcement Image
Birthday Signs
Baby's star sign is Sagittarius
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Tanzanite Zircon Turquoise
Birth Flower: Holly or Narcissus
Birthstone Color: Baby Blue
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Tanzanite Zircon Turquoise
Birth Flower: Holly or Narcissus
Birthstone Color: Baby Blue
Trimester Dates
Trimester One:
Mar 13, 2018 - Jun 18, 2018
0 - 13 WeeksTrimester Two:
Jun 19, 2018 - Sep 24, 2018
14 - 27 WeeksTrimester Three:
Sep 25, 2018 - Dec 18, 2018
28 - 40 WeeksMonths Timeline
| 1 Month Pregnant | Apr 13, 2018 |
| 2 Months Pregnant | May 13, 2018 |
| 3 Months Pregnant | Jun 13, 2018 |
| 4 Months Pregnant | Jul 13, 2018 |
| 5 Months Pregnant | Aug 13, 2018 |
| 6 Months Pregnant | Sep 13, 2018 |
| 7 Months Pregnant | Oct 13, 2018 |
| 8 Months Pregnant | Nov 13, 2018 |
| 9 Months Pregnant | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Due Date: December 18, 2018 | |
Date |
How Often to Visit Doctor[1] |
| Apr 10 - Sep 25 | Once a month during this time |
| Sep 25 - Nov 20 | Twice per month during this time |
| Nov 20 - Dec 18 | Once per week during this time |
Prenatal Testing Dates[2]
Early Ultrasound Scan:
May 8, 2018 to Jun 12, 2018
7 to 13 weeks
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
May 29, 2018 to Jun 12, 2018
11 to 13 weeks
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Jun 26, 2018 to Jul 31, 2018
15 to 20 weeks
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Jul 17, 2018 to Aug 7, 2018
18 to 21 weeks
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Aug 28, 2018 to Sep 25, 2018
24 to 28 weeks
24 to 28 weeks
Your Firsts
| First missed period | Apr 10 | 4 Weeks |
| Baby's heart beat heard | Jun 05 | 16 Weeks |
| Belly definitely showing | Jul 03 | 16-18 Weeks |
| Baby kicks felt, second or later babies | Jul 17 | 18-20 Weeks |
| Friends and family may feel baby move | Oct 16 | 31 Weeks |
Baby's Developments
| Conception is most likely on this date | Mar 27 | 2 Weeks |
| First heart beat | Apr 20 | 5 Weeks |
| Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming | May 22 | 10 Weeks |
| Miscarriage risk decreases | Jun 5 | 12 Weeks |
| Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids | Jun 26 | 15 Weeks |
| You may be able to feel your baby move now | Jul 3 | 16 Weeks |
| Your baby can now hear sounds | Jul 24 | 19 Weeks |
| Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" | Sep 25 | 28 Weeks |
| Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed | Oct 23 | 32 Weeks |
Things to Consider
| Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancy | Jun 5 | 12 Weeks |
| Popular time to tell friends and family | Jun 5 | 12 Weeks |
| Start pediatrician interviews | Jul 31 | 20 Weeks |
| Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnancies | Aug 7 | 21 Weeks |
| If banking cord blood, find facility and order kit | Aug 14 | 22 Weeks |
| Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewing | Sep 25 | 28 Weeks |
| Have your baby shower anytime from now | Oct 9 | 30 Weeks |
| Good time to take birthing classes | Oct 9 | 30 Weeks |
| Popular time to have your last day of work | Nov 20 | 36 Weeks |
| Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birth | Nov 20 | 36 Weeks |
| Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into labor | Nov 20 | 36 Weeks |
| Learn the symptoms of labor | Nov 20 | 36 Weeks |
When is my Baby Premature, Full Term or Late Term?[2]
| Babies born now are considered Extremely Premature | Sep 4 | 25 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Moderately Premature | Oct 2 | 29 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Mildly Premature | Oct 30 | 33 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Early Term | Nov 27 | 37 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Full Term | Dec 11 | 39 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Late Term | Dec 25 | 41 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Post Term | Jan 1 | 42+ Weeks |
Most Probable Due Range
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 Early Term | 28 Early Term | 29 Early Term | 30 Early Term | |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Early Term | ||||||
| 2 Early Term | 3 Early Term | 4 Early Term | 5 Early Term | 6 Early Term | 7 Early Term | 8 Early Term |
| 9 Early Term | 10 Early Term | 11 Full Term | 12 Full Term | 13 Full Term | 14 Full Term | 15 Full Term |
| 16 Full Term | 17 Full Term | 18 Full Term | 19 Full Term | 20 Full Term | 21 Full Term | 22 Full Term |
| 23 Full Term | 24 Full Term | 25 Late Term | 26 Late Term | 27 Late Term | 28 Late Term | 29 Late Term |
| 30 Late Term | 31 Late Term | |||||
Imagine
First footsteps in December 18, 2019 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in December 18, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in December 18, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in December 18, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in December 18, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)
Start kindergarten in December 18, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in December 18, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in December 18, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in December 18, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)
Important Birthdays
First Birthday: December 18, 2019
5th Birthday: December 18, 2023
Sweet 16: December 18, 2034
21st Birthday: December 18, 2039
50th Birthday: December 18, 2068
5th Birthday: December 18, 2023
Sweet 16: December 18, 2034
21st Birthday: December 18, 2039
50th Birthday: December 18, 2068
40 Weeks of Pregnancy
0 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 13, 2018
1 Week Pregnant on Mar 20, 2018
2 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 27, 2018
3 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 03, 2018
4 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 10, 2018
5 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 17, 2018
6 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 24, 2018
7 Weeks Pregnant on May 01, 2018
8 Weeks Pregnant on May 08, 2018
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11 Weeks Pregnant on May 29, 2018
12 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 05, 2018
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17 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 10, 2018
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20 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 31, 2018
21 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 07, 2018
22 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 14, 2018
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24 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 28, 2018
25 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 04, 2018
26 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 11, 2018
27 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 18, 2018
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30 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 09, 2018
31 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 16, 2018
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34 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 06, 2018
35 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 13, 2018
36 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 20, 2018
37 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 27, 2018
38 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 04, 2018
39 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 11, 2018
40 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 18, 2018
What if My Due Date December 18, Has Changed?[3]
Your due date December 18th, 2018 could be changed if there is a significant difference between the due date based on ultrasound and the due date calculated from your LMP (December 18, 2018) date.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have produced guidelines to help doctors decide when to change due dates. See chart here.
References:
- Prenatal Care Fact Sheet. http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/prenatal-care.html
- Prenatal care and tests. Office on Women's Health (OWH) GOV - https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/prenatal-care-and-tests
- Committee Opinion No. 579. 2013. Definition of term pregnancy. Obstet Gynec. 122 (2013): 1139-40. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000437385.88715.4a
- Committee Opinion No. 611. Method for estimating due date. Obstet Gynec. 124 (2014): 863-6. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000454932.15177.be