If having a baby in February next year, in which month this year should one get pregnant?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
The baby is due in February next year. Based on the last menstrual period, conception should have occurred this May. However, if menstrual cycles are irregular, the due date cannot be calculated from the last menstrual period. Take a low dose of folic acid during preconception to prevent neural tube defects, continuing until three months after conception. During the preconception period, avoid smoking and alcohol, develop healthy lifestyle habits, and refrain from exposure to radiation and hazardous chemicals.
To give birth in February next year, pregnancy should have occurred in May this year based on the date of the last menstrual period. However, if menstruation is irregular, the due date cannot be calculated from the last menstrual period.
Generally speaking, a full-term pregnancy lasts 280 days, or 40 weeks. If menstrual cycles are regular, the estimated due date is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period—subtracting 3 from the month or adding 9, and adding 7 days to the date. This gives the estimated due date. Therefore, to deliver in February next year, conception should occur in May this year.
If menstruation is irregular, the due date cannot be determined based on the last menstrual period. Instead, an approximate due date is usually estimated using an ultrasound performed during early pregnancy. Therefore, women with irregular periods who wish to give birth in February next year should consult a reputable hospital and conceive under the guidance of a qualified physician.
It is recommended to take low-dose folic acid during preconception and continue until three months after conception to prevent neural tube defects. Additionally, smoking and alcohol should be avoided during preconception, healthy lifestyle habits should be established, and exposure to radiation and chemicals should be strictly avoided.
