A pregnant woman reports that the first day of her last menstrual period was 5 February 2026. Using Naegele's rule, what is the estimated date of delivery?
Correct answer: A. 12 November 2026
- A. 12 November 2026
- B. 5 November 2026
- C. 12 December 2026
- D. 29 October 2026
Explanation
Naegele's rule adds seven days and subtracts three months from the first day of the last menstrual period, then adds one year. For 5 February 2026, the estimated delivery date is 12 November 2026.
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