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Naegele's rule

Naegele's rule estimates a due date as 280 days from the first day of the last menstrual period. It assumes a 28-day cycle with ovulation on day 14, so it can be adjusted when a cycle is reliably longer or shorter.

Example

An LMP of 1 January 2026 gives an estimated due date of 8 October 2026.

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