Due Date

Estimate your due date with Naegele’s rule, based on the first day of your last period and your cycle length. It also shows how far along you are.

First day of last period
Cycle length28 days

Results update as you type

Estimated due date
January 10, 2027
How far along10 wk 0 days
040 weeks
Trimester
1º
Estimated conception
April 19, 2026

Formulas use international (WHO) standards — healthy ranges are the same worldwide; only the units differ. The national context below uses U.S. data (CDC / NHANES).

Pregnancy and births in the U.S.

The way a due date is estimated is universal, but the U.S. context has shifted: the birth rate has fallen to record lows and parenthood is happening later.

1.62
Fertility rate (2023)
Births per woman — record low
2.1
Replacement level
U.S. is well below it
~40 wk
Pregnancy length
280 days from last period
~4%
Born on the date
Most arrive within 2 weeks of it

Fertility below replacement

Current rate (2023) 1.62
Replacement level 2.1

Births per woman. Below 2.1 a population doesn’t replace itself. Source: CDC NCHS.

How the due date is estimated

Naegele’s rule adds 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last period. VitaDup adjusts for your cycle length, since ovulation — and conception — don’t always happen on day 14.

It’s an estimate: only about 4% of babies arrive exactly on the due date. Most come within the two weeks around it.

Trimesters and tracking

Pregnancy splits into three trimesters: first (weeks 1–12), second (13–26) and third (27+). The calculator shows where you are from the weeks elapsed.

A first-trimester ultrasound is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy; this tool is for general guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What if I don’t know my last period date?

The estimate gets less precise. An early ultrasound is the best way to date the pregnancy in that case.

Does it work with irregular cycles?

The cycle-length adjustment helps, but with very irregular cycles the date is less reliable. Check with your provider.

Does this replace prenatal care?

No. It’s informational; pregnancy should always be followed by a healthcare team.

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This tool is for general education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.