Important Milestones by Trimester
1st Trimester (0 to 13 weeks)
The most critical phase, where the formation of all the baby's vital organs occurs, such as the heart and brain. Heartbeats can already be detected around the 6th week.
2nd Trimester (14 to 27 weeks)
Considered the most peaceful phase of pregnancy. The baby grows rapidly, and the mother begins to feel the first movements. The morphology ultrasound, performed during this period, assesses the anatomy of the fetus in detail.
3rd Trimester (28 weeks until delivery)
The final maturation period. The lungs prepare to breathe, the baby gains weight and usually positions itself head down (cephalic position), fitting into the mother's pelvis for delivery.
LMP vs. Date of Conception: Which to Use?
Use the Date of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP) when:
You have regular menstrual cycles and remember the first day of your last period. This is the standard method used by obstetricians worldwide because it is an easier milestone to identify.
Use the Date of Conception when:
You are sure of the date on which sexual intercourse resulted in pregnancy, common in fertilization treatments or for those who monitor ovulation closely. The calculator will convert this date to the standard gestational age.