Q: How do I calculate my Due Date?
A: Sometimes calculating your duedate is confusing! By the time you find out you are pregnant, you're already
4 weeks along, and yet it's only been 2 weeks since your baby was conceived. A typical pregnancy lasts for
40 weeks, starting from the LMP (last menstrual period) to the EDD (expected due date).
Visit our due date calendar to calculate your due date & for more info!
Q: What do I need to prepare for a new baby?
A: A new baby can bring lots of joy, but also lots of work! Be sure to have all the essentials prepared
at least a few weeks before your baby is due to arrive (in case she or he is early!). At very minimum,
your little one needs a warm and safe place to sleep, clean and dry clothes and diapers, nutrient-rich
milk to drink, and most importantly, a loving parent close by. Beyond that...
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Q: How common is teen pregnancy?
A: In Canada, the birth rate for 18- to 19-year-old women is 68.9 per 1,000 women.
For 15- to 17-year-olds, the birth rate is 25.5 per 1,000 women. In the U.S., teen women
have a birth rate of 48.5 out of 1,000. Babies born to teen moms account for 13% of the live births in
the US. Check out our Pregnancy Stats page for Sources, Links, and other
information!
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