Your Baby's
Due Date

May 18, 2020


LMP/Start Date: Aug 12, 2019

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Key Developments

Estimated Conception:
August 26, 2019
+ Pregnancy Test:
September 9, 2019
Estimated First Heart Beat:
September 19, 2019
Estimated Due Date:
May 18, 2020

Announcement Image

Due Date: May 18 - Announcement Image

Birthday Signs

Baby's star sign is Taurus
Baby's due date is the year of the Rat according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Emerald
Birth Flower: Hawthorn or Lily
Birthstone Color: Green

Trimester Dates

Trimester One:
Aug 12, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019
0 - 13 Weeks
Trimester Two:
Nov 18, 2019 - Feb 23, 2020
14 - 27 Weeks
Trimester Three:
Feb 24, 2020 - May 18, 2020
28 - 40 Weeks

Months Timeline

1 Month PregnantSep 12, 2019
2 Months PregnantOct 12, 2019
3 Months PregnantNov 12, 2019
4 Months PregnantDec 12, 2019
5 Months PregnantJan 12, 2020
6 Months PregnantFeb 12, 2020
7 Months PregnantMar 12, 2020
8 Months PregnantApr 12, 2020
9 Months PregnantMay 12, 2020
Due Date: May 18, 2020
Due Date in May - Announcement Image

Date

How Often to Visit Doctor[1]

Sep 9 - Feb 24 Once a month during this time
Feb 24 - Apr 20 Twice per month during this time
Apr 20 - May 18 Once per week during this time

Prenatal Testing Dates[2]

Prenatal testing dates for due date May 18, 2020. Prenatal testing is available in most pregnancies and can involve ultrasounds, blood tests and samples. Always use your doctors recommended dates over dates found here.
Early Ultrasound Scan:
Oct 7, 2019 to Nov 11, 2019
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Oct 28, 2019 to Nov 11, 2019
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Nov 25, 2019 to Dec 30, 2019
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Dec 16, 2019 to Jan 6, 2020
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Jan 27, 2020 to Feb 24, 2020
24 to 28 weeks

Your Firsts

First missed periodSep 09 4 Weeks
Baby's heart beat heardNov 04 16 Weeks
Belly definitely showingDec 0216-18 Weeks
Baby kicks felt, second or later babiesDec 1618-20 Weeks
Friends and family may feel baby moveMar 1631 Weeks

Baby's Developments

Conception is most likely on this date Aug 26 2 Weeks
First heart beat Sep 19 5 Weeks
Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming Oct 21 10 Weeks
Miscarriage risk decreases Nov 4 12 Weeks
Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids Nov 25 15 Weeks
You may be able to feel your baby move now Dec 2 16 Weeks
Your baby can now hear sounds Dec 23 19 Weeks
Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" Feb 24 28 Weeks
Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed Mar 23 32 Weeks

Things to Consider

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancyNov 412 Weeks
Popular time to tell friends and familyNov 412 Weeks
Start pediatrician interviewsDec 3020 Weeks
Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnanciesJan 621 Weeks
If banking cord blood, find facility and order kitJan 1322 Weeks
Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewingFeb 2428 Weeks
Have your baby shower anytime from nowMar 930 Weeks
Good time to take birthing classesMar 9 30 Weeks
Popular time to have your last day of workApr 2036 Weeks
Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birthApr 2036 Weeks
Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into laborApr 20 36 Weeks
Learn the symptoms of laborApr 2036 Weeks

When is my Baby Premature, Full Term or Late Term?[2]

Babies born now are considered Extremely PrematureFeb 325 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Moderately PrematureMar 229 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Mildly PrematureMar 3033 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Early Term Apr 27 37 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Full Term May 11 39 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Late Term May 25 41 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Post Term Jun 1 42+ Weeks

Most Probable Due Range

April 2020
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28
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4
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5
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8
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11
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12
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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21
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24
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25
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Imagine

First footsteps in May 18, 2021 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in May 18, 2025 (5 years)
Start high school in May 18, 2034 (14 years)
Start to drive in May 18, 2036 (16 years)
Finish high school in May 18, 2038 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2043 (23 years)

Important Birthdays

First Birthday: May 18, 2021
5th Birthday: May 18, 2025
Sweet 16: May 18, 2036
21st Birthday: May 18, 2041
50th Birthday: May 18, 2070

What if My Due Date May 18, Has Changed?[3]

Your due date May 18th, 2020 could be changed if there is a significant difference between the due date based on ultrasound and the due date calculated from your LMP (May 18, 2020) 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:

  1. Prenatal Care Fact Sheet. http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/prenatal-care.html
  2. Prenatal care and tests. Office on Women's Health (OWH) GOV - https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/prenatal-care-and-tests
  3. Committee Opinion No. 579. 2013. Definition of term pregnancy. Obstet Gynec. 122 (2013): 1139-40. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000437385.88715.4a
  4. Committee Opinion No. 611. Method for estimating due date. Obstet Gynec. 124 (2014): 863-6. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000454932.15177.be