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I had sex with another man on October 17th.,2008 we used protection and then although it didn't break, just to be extra safe I had b-plan pill 6 hours later. I had my period around 23 or 24. The had mostly unprotected sex with my bf all november. Had pregnancy test at home around 12th-negative and then 19th in the clinic(urine test) - negative. On 13th of December found out they us scan 7 weeks pregnant, which basically dated back to my period. Due date was august 2nd, I delivered on the 10th. What are the chances that the baby is not my boyfriends? Even after having all the protection!? I know it sounds really crazy but I'm going nuts thinking it might not be his baby!  Thanks!

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Megan,


It's your boyfriend's baby.  Period.  You had a period after you had intercourse with the first man, which should tell you right there it's not his baby.

So, the chances are virtually 0% that it's not your boyfriend's baby.




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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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