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I have been so confused since I got pregnant and still have had no little answer.I am currently 13wks and 5days pregnant as of the last genestational age ultrasound done on Sept.9th.If I could remember correctly the lmp date was 8/04/2008 lasting about 7days.My bf and I broke up on 8/02/2008 and I had another encounter that he doesn't know of on 8/15/08.We ended up back together on the 21st of August and had intercourse.I took a test on the 26th that was negative and another on the 31st that was positive.I am wondering if I could have ovulated late because of starving myself and stressed with everything when he was gone.I can remember being dry with the other man but don't know when I ovulated.If I did ovulate late would it change my pregnancy weeks?Please help and thank you for your advice.

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MIA,


Your boyfriend is most likely the father.  Based on the dates you've given, you most likely conceived later in your cycle between the 21-23.  Stress can delay ovulation as well as poor nutrition.

Early ultrasounds are more accurate at giving a gestational age than using your last period, so if you had conceived with the first man, you'd be a little bit further along than you are.


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Catherine

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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