A patient presented at 20 weeks of gestation. The patient's LMP was 9th January. What will be the estimated date of delivery?: (A) 9th January, (B) 16th September, (C) 16th October, (D) 9th October
Answer is C. Ans. is c, i.e. 16th OctoberEDD can be calculated by Naegele's formulaEDD=LMP+9 months and 7 daysSo to January add 9 months = OctoberTo 9 add 7=16Hence LMP of the female becomes- 16th October