Key Developments
Estimated Conception:
May 31, 1997
May 31, 1997
+ Pregnancy Test:
June 14, 1997
June 14, 1997
Estimated First Heart Beat:
June 24, 1997
June 24, 1997
Estimated Due Date:
February 21, 1998
February 21, 1998
Birthday Signs
Baby's star sign is Pisces
Birthstone: Amethyst
Birth Flower: Primrose
Birthstone Color: Violet, Purple
Birthstone: Amethyst
Birth Flower: Primrose
Birthstone Color: Violet, Purple
Trimester Dates
Trimester One:
May 17, 1997 - Aug 22, 1997
0 - 13 WeeksTrimester Two:
Aug 23, 1997 - Nov 28, 1997
14 - 27 WeeksTrimester Three:
Nov 29, 1997 - Feb 21, 1998
28 - 40 WeeksMonths Timeline
| 1 Month Pregnant | Jun 17, 1997 |
| 2 Months Pregnant | Jul 17, 1997 |
| 3 Months Pregnant | Aug 17, 1997 |
| 4 Months Pregnant | Sep 17, 1997 |
| 5 Months Pregnant | Oct 17, 1997 |
| 6 Months Pregnant | Nov 17, 1997 |
| 7 Months Pregnant | Dec 17, 1997 |
| 8 Months Pregnant | Jan 17, 1998 |
| 9 Months Pregnant | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Due Date: February 21, 1998 | |
Date |
How Often to Visit Doctor[1] |
| Jun 14 - Nov 29 | Once a month during this time |
| Nov 29 - Jan 24 | Twice per month during this time |
| Jan 24 - Feb 21 | Once per week during this time |
Prenatal Testing Dates[2]
Early Ultrasound Scan:
Jul 12, 1997 to Aug 16, 1997
7 to 13 weeks
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Aug 2, 1997 to Aug 16, 1997
11 to 13 weeks
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Aug 30, 1997 to Oct 4, 1997
15 to 20 weeks
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Sep 20, 1997 to Oct 11, 1997
18 to 21 weeks
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Nov 1, 1997 to Nov 29, 1997
24 to 28 weeks
24 to 28 weeks
Your Firsts
| First missed period | Jun 14 | 4 Weeks |
| Baby's heart beat heard | Aug 09 | 16 Weeks |
| Belly definitely showing | Sep 06 | 16-18 Weeks |
| Baby kicks felt, second or later babies | Sep 20 | 18-20 Weeks |
| Friends and family may feel baby move | Dec 20 | 31 Weeks |
Baby's Developments
| Conception is most likely on this date | May 31 | 2 Weeks |
| First heart beat | Jun 24 | 5 Weeks |
| Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming | Jul 26 | 10 Weeks |
| Miscarriage risk decreases | Aug 9 | 12 Weeks |
| Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids | Aug 30 | 15 Weeks |
| You may be able to feel your baby move now | Sep 6 | 16 Weeks |
| Your baby can now hear sounds | Sep 27 | 19 Weeks |
| Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" | Nov 29 | 28 Weeks |
| Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed | Dec 27 | 32 Weeks |
Things to Consider
| Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancy | Aug 9 | 12 Weeks |
| Popular time to tell friends and family | Aug 9 | 12 Weeks |
| Start pediatrician interviews | Oct 4 | 20 Weeks |
| Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnancies | Oct 11 | 21 Weeks |
| If banking cord blood, find facility and order kit | Oct 18 | 22 Weeks |
| Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewing | Nov 29 | 28 Weeks |
| Have your baby shower anytime from now | Dec 13 | 30 Weeks |
| Good time to take birthing classes | Dec 13 | 30 Weeks |
| Popular time to have your last day of work | Jan 24 | 36 Weeks |
| Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birth | Jan 24 | 36 Weeks |
| Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into labor | Jan 24 | 36 Weeks |
| Learn the symptoms of labor | Jan 24 | 36 Weeks |
When is my Baby Premature, Full Term or Late Term?[2]
| Babies born now are considered Extremely Premature | Nov 8 | 25 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Moderately Premature | Dec 6 | 29 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Mildly Premature | Jan 3 | 33 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Early Term | Jan 31 | 37 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Full Term | Feb 14 | 39 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Late Term | Feb 28 | 41 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Post Term | Mar 7 | 42+ Weeks |
Most Probable Due Range
| 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 Early Term | 12 Early Term | 13 Early 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 Full Term | 26 Full Term | 27 Full Term | 28 Late Term |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Late Term | 2 Late Term | 3 Late Term | 4 Late Term | 5 Late Term | 6 Late Term | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||
Imagine
First footsteps in February 21, 1999 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in February 21, 2003 (5 years)
Start high school in February 21, 2012 (14 years)
Start to drive in February 21, 2014 (16 years)
Finish high school in February 21, 2016 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2021 (23 years)
Start kindergarten in February 21, 2003 (5 years)
Start high school in February 21, 2012 (14 years)
Start to drive in February 21, 2014 (16 years)
Finish high school in February 21, 2016 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2021 (23 years)
Important Birthdays
First Birthday: February 21, 1999
5th Birthday: February 21, 2003
Sweet 16: February 21, 2014
21st Birthday: February 21, 2019
50th Birthday: February 21, 2048
5th Birthday: February 21, 2003
Sweet 16: February 21, 2014
21st Birthday: February 21, 2019
50th Birthday: February 21, 2048
40 Weeks of Pregnancy
0 Weeks Pregnant on May 17, 1997
1 Week Pregnant on May 24, 1997
2 Weeks Pregnant on May 31, 1997
3 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 07, 1997
4 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 14, 1997
5 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 21, 1997
6 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 28, 1997
7 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 05, 1997
8 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 12, 1997
9 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 19, 1997
10 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 26, 1997
11 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 02, 1997
12 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 09, 1997
13 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 16, 1997
14 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 23, 1997
15 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 30, 1997
16 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 06, 1997
17 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 13, 1997
18 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 20, 1997
19 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 27, 1997
20 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 04, 1997
21 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 11, 1997
22 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 18, 1997
23 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 25, 1997
24 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 01, 1997
25 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 08, 1997
26 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 15, 1997
27 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 22, 1997
28 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 29, 1997
29 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 06, 1997
30 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 13, 1997
31 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 20, 1997
32 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 27, 1997
33 Weeks Pregnant on Jan 03, 1998
34 Weeks Pregnant on Jan 10, 1998
35 Weeks Pregnant on Jan 17, 1998
36 Weeks Pregnant on Jan 24, 1998
37 Weeks Pregnant on Jan 31, 1998
38 Weeks Pregnant on Feb 07, 1998
39 Weeks Pregnant on Feb 14, 1998
40 Weeks Pregnant on Feb 21, 1998
What if My Due Date February 21, Has Changed?[3]
Your due date February 21st, 1998 could be changed if there is a significant difference between the due date based on ultrasound and the due date calculated from your LMP (February 21, 1998) 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