About This Calculator
Author
Franz Naegele
First Published
1830
Evidence
Standard obstetric practice
Category
Obstetrics
Original Study
Naegele's rule: LMP + 7 days - 3 months + 1 year
About
Naegele's rule estimates the estimated date of delivery from the first day of the last menstrual period, assuming a 28-day cycle.
Clinical Use
Initial EDD estimation. First-trimester ultrasound supersedes LMP-based dating.