What is another word for Naegele's Rule?

Pronunciation: [nˈiːd͡ʒɛlz ɹˈuːl] (IPA)

Naegele's Rule is a widely accepted method of calculating a woman's estimated date of delivery (EDD) in pregnancy. It is based on the assumption that a woman's menstrual cycle is regular and lasts for 28 days, with ovulation occurring on day 14. However, there are various other terms used for Naegele's Rule, such as "EDD by last menstrual period", "LMP-based EDD", "Gestational Age by LMP", and "Rule of Forty". These terms all refer to the calculation of EDD by counting back 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period and adding 7 days. Despite its limitations, Naegele's Rule remains a valuable tool for estimating EDD and managing pregnancy.

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What are the hypernyms for Naegele's rule?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    due date calculation, gestational age calculation, obstetric calculation, pregnancy calculator.

Related words: Naegele's rule of thumb, Naegele's rule, Naegele's rule graph, Naegele's rule calculator, Naegele's rule chart, Naegele's Rule Formula

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