Your Baby's
Due Date

May 26, 2021


LMP/Start Date: Aug 19, 2020

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Key Developments

Estimated Conception:
September 2, 2020
+ Pregnancy Test:
September 16, 2020
Estimated First Heart Beat:
September 26, 2020
Estimated Due Date:
May 26, 2021

Announcement Image

Due Date: May 26 - Announcement Image

Birthday Signs

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

Trimester Dates

Trimester One:
Aug 19, 2020 - Nov 24, 2020
0 - 13 Weeks
Trimester Two:
Nov 25, 2020 - Mar 2, 2021
14 - 27 Weeks
Trimester Three:
Mar 3, 2021 - May 26, 2021
28 - 40 Weeks

Months Timeline

1 Month PregnantSep 19, 2020
2 Months PregnantOct 19, 2020
3 Months PregnantNov 19, 2020
4 Months PregnantDec 19, 2020
5 Months PregnantJan 19, 2021
6 Months PregnantFeb 19, 2021
7 Months PregnantMar 19, 2021
8 Months PregnantApr 19, 2021
9 Months PregnantMay 19, 2021
Due Date: May 26, 2021
Due Date in May - Announcement Image

Date

How Often to Visit Doctor[1]

Sep 16 - Mar 3 Once a month during this time
Mar 3 - Apr 28 Twice per month during this time
Apr 28 - May 26 Once per week during this time

Prenatal Testing Dates[2]

Prenatal testing dates for due date May 26, 2021. 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 14, 2020 to Nov 18, 2020
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Nov 4, 2020 to Nov 18, 2020
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Dec 2, 2020 to Jan 6, 2021
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Dec 23, 2020 to Jan 13, 2021
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Feb 3, 2021 to Mar 3, 2021
24 to 28 weeks

Your Firsts

First missed periodSep 16 4 Weeks
Baby's heart beat heardNov 11 16 Weeks
Belly definitely showingDec 0916-18 Weeks
Baby kicks felt, second or later babiesDec 2318-20 Weeks
Friends and family may feel baby moveMar 2431 Weeks

Baby's Developments

Conception is most likely on this date Sep 2 2 Weeks
First heart beat Sep 26 5 Weeks
Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming Oct 28 10 Weeks
Miscarriage risk decreases Nov 11 12 Weeks
Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids Dec 2 15 Weeks
You may be able to feel your baby move now Dec 9 16 Weeks
Your baby can now hear sounds Dec 30 19 Weeks
Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" Mar 3 28 Weeks
Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed Mar 31 32 Weeks

Things to Consider

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancyNov 1112 Weeks
Popular time to tell friends and familyNov 1112 Weeks
Start pediatrician interviewsJan 620 Weeks
Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnanciesJan 1321 Weeks
If banking cord blood, find facility and order kitJan 2022 Weeks
Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewingMar 328 Weeks
Have your baby shower anytime from nowMar 1730 Weeks
Good time to take birthing classesMar 17 30 Weeks
Popular time to have your last day of workApr 2836 Weeks
Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birthApr 2836 Weeks
Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into laborApr 28 36 Weeks
Learn the symptoms of laborApr 2836 Weeks

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

Babies born now are considered Extremely PrematureFeb 1025 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Moderately PrematureMar 1029 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Mildly PrematureApr 733 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Early Term May 5 37 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Full Term May 19 39 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Late Term Jun 2 41 Weeks
Babies born now are considered Post Term Jun 9 42+ Weeks

Most Probable Due Range

May 2021
SMTWTFS
 1
2345
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
Early Term
15
Early Term
16
Early Term
17
Early Term
18
Early 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
Full Term
29
Full Term
30
Full Term
31
Full Term
 

June 2021
SMTWTFS
 1
Full Term
2
Late Term
3
Late Term
4
Late Term
5
Late Term
6
Late Term
7
Late Term
8
Late Term
9101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930 

Imagine

First footsteps in May 26, 2022 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in May 26, 2026 (5 years)
Start high school in May 26, 2035 (14 years)
Start to drive in May 26, 2037 (16 years)
Finish high school in May 26, 2039 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2044 (23 years)

Important Birthdays

First Birthday: May 26, 2022
5th Birthday: May 26, 2026
Sweet 16: May 26, 2037
21st Birthday: May 26, 2042
50th Birthday: May 26, 2071

What if My Due Date May 26, Has Changed?[3]

Your due date May 26th, 2021 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 26, 2021) 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