US Medical Term · maternity
Due Date
Fecha probable de parto
Also: Fecha de parto esperada (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Due Date |
| Spanish (Español) | Fecha probable de parto |
| Chinese (中文) | 預產期 |
| Korean (한국어) | 출산 예정일 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ngày dự sinh |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Takdang petsa ng panganganak |
| Portuguese (Português) | Data prevista do parto |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | วันคลอดกำหนด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 出産予定日 |
What it means
Your due date is the estimated date when your baby is expected to be born — usually 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. It is also called the estimated date of delivery (EDD) or estimated date of confinement (EDC). Only about 5% of babies are born exactly on their due date; most arrive within two weeks before or after. Your provider may adjust the due date after an early ultrasound. If you go more than one to two weeks past your due date, your provider may recommend labor induction to reduce risks to you and your baby.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Can you confirm my due date based on today's ultrasound?
¿Puede confirmar mi fecha probable de parto según el ultrasonido de hoy?
My due date is two weeks away — what signs of labor should I watch for?
Mi fecha de parto es en dos semanas — ¿qué señales de trabajo de parto debo vigilar?
If I go past my due date, when would you recommend inducing labor?
Si supero mi fecha de parto, ¿cuándo recomendaría inducir el trabajo de parto?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
Z34 Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancyRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026