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Expert: - 3/31/2008


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I am almost 19 weeks pregnant. My LMP was Nov 19th my cylces are normally 30 days long. My due date is Aug 25th confirmed an early ultrasound at 6 weeks. I had slept with 2 people during this time and Im confused. I had slept with #1 on Nov 19th and #2 Nov 26 and Dec 3&4. What are the chances that #1 could be the father?
Thank you for your time.

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Liz,


Based on the information you gave, there is no chance that #1 is the father.  The dates you gave indicated that you had intercourse with #1 on the first day of your cycle.  This would have been well in advance of  ovulation and conception, which likely occurred around 12-3-07, give or take a day.


I used the due date calculator at http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/calculating-due-date.html to double check your dates.  Everything I calculated aligns with the dates you supplied.


So, congratulations, you and #2 are having a baby!


Best,
Catherine  

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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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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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