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Hello,
Well, I am 5 weeks pregnant per the ultrasound as of May 28th. The doctor kepts saying I was really early and there wasn't even movement yet. My last period started either 2/17 or 2/18. I have a normal cycle give or take 1-2 days. Meaning, the trend from December to Jan. to Feb. was that my period was coming 1-2 days early. I had sex WITH a condom with no breakage or known issue on the evening of 2/23 (1-2 days after my period ended as I only have a 4 day menstration)with guy #1. Then I had several encounters of unprotected sex using the pull-out method from 2/10 until the time I found out I was pregnant with guy #2. Based on the condom and the due date calculators I used I'm 99% sure it's guy #2's child but I'd like to hear an experts opinion. Can you help?
Mary,
You're correct. There's little chance that #1 is the father since it's highly unlikely that you would have ovulated only 2 days after your cycle stopped, especially with a condom that didn't break.
Ovulation normally occurs about 11-14 days before your next cycle starts, which means that #2 is the father.
Best,
Catherine
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Answers by Expert:
Catherine Beier MS CBE
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
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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