Question
A woman asks about the relation between her pregnancy and her ex-boyfriend, and provides the following information:
- Menstruation started on December 28, 2017.
- Had sexual intercourse with her ex-boyfriend on January 7, 2018.
- Took birth control pills on January 7, 2018.
- Menstruation started again on January 29, 2018.
- Met her current husband on February 5, 2018.
- Menstruation did not come on February 27, 2018.
- Menstruation still did not come on March 27, 2018.
- Had her first ultrasound on April 28, 2018.
- Underwent cesarean section surgery on November 28, 2018.
- Inquired about how to calculate the due date and the duration of pregnancy.
Answer
The doctor analyzes the inquirer’s information and provides the following answers:
- The due date is 40 weeks, or 280 days, calculated from the last menstrual period.
- Based on the inquirer’s description, the pregnancy is not related to the ex-boyfriend as the last menstrual period coincides with the meeting with her current husband.
- It is recommended that the inquirer rest well, maintain hygiene, avoid spicy food, refrain from strenuous exercise (strenuous exercise), and maintain a regular routine.