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EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery) – Nursing Quick Notes πŸ€°πŸ“…EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery) is the estimated date on which...
09/08/2026

EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery) – Nursing Quick Notes πŸ€°πŸ“…

EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery) is the estimated date on which a pregnant woman is expected to give birth. It is also called the expected date of delivery or due date.

Normal Pregnancy Duration
Approximately 40 weeks
280 days from the first day of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP)
EDD is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date.

How to Calculate EDD – Naegele’s Rule
EDD = LMP + 7 days βˆ’ 3 months + 1 year
Example:
LMP: 10 January 2026
7 days β†’ 17 January 2026
βˆ’ 3 months β†’ 17 October 2025
1 year β†’ EDD: 17 October 2026

Dating by Ultrasound

A first-trimester ultrasound provides the most accurate ultrasound estimation of gestational age and is particularly useful when:
LMP is uncertain
Menstrual cycles are irregular
LMP dating does not agree with ultrasound dating

Why is EDD Important?

Plans antenatal appointments and investigations
Helps monitor fetal growth and development
Guides timing of pregnancy screening
Helps assess preterm and post-term pregnancy
Supports planning for labour and delivery
Helps guide appropriate maternal and fetal care

Factors That Can Affect LMP-Based EDD

Irregular menstrual cycles
Uncertain LMP
Recent hormonal contraception
Breastfeeding
Variation in timing of ovulation

Key Nursing Points

Record the first day of the LMP accurately.
Calculate and document the EDD.
Confirm gestational dating with the dating ultrasound when appropriate.
Monitor pregnancy according to gestational age.
Explain that only a minority of women deliver on their exact EDD.
Encourage regular antenatal care.

🧠 Quick Memory Tip
LMP β†’ +7 days β†’ βˆ’3 months β†’ +1 year = EDD
40 weeks = 280 days from the first day of LMP.

09/08/2026

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06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Civil Service Commission Begins Process to Implement President’s Directive on Health Worker Appointments.

06/08/2026

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Volunteer workers given jobs by Hichilema will be part of ongoing recruitment - Civil Service Commission THE Civil Servi...
06/08/2026

Volunteer workers given jobs by Hichilema will be part of ongoing recruitment - Civil Service Commission

THE Civil Service Commission has announced that volunteer health workers whose names were jotted down for recruitment by President Hakainde Hichilema, will be part of the overall pool of applicants in the ongoing 2026 health workers recruitment exercise.

Civil Service Commission Chairperson Choolwe Beyani says those enlisted by the President will be given special consideration as the service recruits 2600 people into the civil service.

Dr Beyani said the Commission has taken cognisance of the presidential directive and will immediately commence the necessary processes to facilitate the employment of volunteer workers given jobs by the Head of State at rallies recently.

Speaking during a media briefing, Dr Beyani emphasised that all those who applied are eligible and those with a special directive from President Hichilema

He said the volunteer workers enlisted will not be recruited through a different exercise.

Dr Beyani however said the commission is still collecting and validating application letters from health workers and those given jobs by the President.

"All those who applied are eligible for recruitment, but those given a special directive by the president will have a special consideration. They are part of the total number of applicants, but those with a special presidential directive will be given special recognition," he said.

He added that the commission has already collected application documents from Muchinga, Northern and Luapula provinces, where the president issued initial directives of health workers to be recruited into the service.

"The directive [by President Hichilema] is a clear demonstration of government's commitment to recognise the selfless sacrifice, dedication, patriotism exhibited by health professionals who have continued to provide essential health services," Dr Beyani said.

These are the injuries that Zambian musician General Kanene sustained after an attack at the campaign rally.
04/08/2026

These are the injuries that Zambian musician General Kanene sustained after an attack at the campaign rally.

All volunteer nurses and teachers will be employed - HH
04/08/2026

All volunteer nurses and teachers will be employed - HH

πŸ“ŒBlood Sugar Glucose Ranges Green, yellow, red β€” know where you stand! 🩸🌿 Fasting Normal: 70–99 mg/dL⚠️ Prediabetes Fast...
04/08/2026

πŸ“ŒBlood Sugar Glucose Ranges

Green, yellow, red β€” know where you stand! 🩸
🌿 Fasting Normal: 70–99 mg/dL
⚠️ Prediabetes Fasting: 100–125 mg/dL
πŸ”΄ Diabetes Fasting: β‰₯126 mg/dL
🍽️ After Eating (2hr):

ZUNMO SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH NURSES ATTENDING PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S CAMPAIGN RALLIES SEEKING JOBSBy Elesani PhiriThe Za...
04/08/2026

ZUNMO SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH NURSES ATTENDING PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S CAMPAIGN RALLIES SEEKING JOBS

By Elesani Phiri

The Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives’ Organisation, -ZUNMO-Says there is nothing wrong with nurses who have continued attending President Hakainde Hichilema’s campaign rallies in the hope of securing employment.

ZUNMO President Fray Michelo said there are no legal restrictions preventing nurses from doing so, adding that like members of other professions, nurses are also seeking employment opportunities and are simply taking advantage of the President’s recruitment pledges during his campaign.

In an interview with Phoenix News, Mr. Michelo has thanked President Hichilema for considering the recruitment of volunteer nurses, describing the move as beneficial to the country’s healthcare system.

Meanwhile, Mr. Michelo has backed the President’s call for nurses to refrain from using mobile phones while on duty, saying the practice can endanger patients’ lives if abused.

While acknowledging that mobile phones can be used as reference tools in the course of patient care, Mr. Michelo said the devices should not be used in a manner that distracts nurses from their responsibilities, as doing so contravenes the medical profession’s code of ethics.

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