Patient's question:
My last menstrual period was on July 16, 2010. It wasn't until the 27th of the following month that the early pregnancy test paper showed a faint positive. On the 31st, an ultrasound revealed that the baby still had no heartbeat. The doctor said it was because the baby was too small. Now, the doctor has set the estimated due date as April 23. However, a few days have passed, and there are still no signs of labor. It's understandable, but I still feel that the doctor's estimated due date might be wrong. What should I do now?Doctor's answer:
The month of the last menstrual period plus 9 or minus 3 gives the expected delivery month, and the day plus 7 gives the expected delivery day. Due to the varying lengths of menstrual cycles among different women, it is normal for the estimated due date to differ by 1-2 weeks from the actual due date. If it is less than 2 weeks, it means the early pregnancy has already ended. For the patient, if the labor condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered. Otherwise, it may lead to recurrent labor complications. Additionally, the patient needs to maintain a positive mood to help alleviate the condition.