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What is a pregnancy wheel?

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A pregnancy wheel helps calculate your due date. Photo © Ankevanwyk | Dreamstime.com
Question: What is a pregnancy wheel?
Answer: A pregnancy wheel is also known as a gestation calculator. This is the small plastic calendar that uses your last menstrual period (LMP) to help determine your due date at your first prenatal visit. You can also use other due date calculators.

These are available from most doctors and midwives, but there are many online versions as well. Some will add data like when your baby's heart begins to beat, when you may feel movement, etc. This can make for a much more interesting timeline.

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