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Expert: - 6/9/2009


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I have doubts of my child not yet born is actually mine. July 28th, 2009 is the due date. I know conception dates are not 100% but looking for an estimate....Something to work around. I have been told that Conception occurred around 10/30/2008 - 11/08/08. Just looking for other thoughts on that.

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Lamount,

This is just an estimate as I have very little information to go on.  Based on that due date, conception most likely occurred around November 3rd.

However, this does not mean that would be the date that intercourse occurred.  Conception can take place up to 5 days after intercourse because sperm can live in the reproductive tract for up to 5 days.


So, if you had intercourse with this woman within 5 days of this date, then the child might still be yours.  The only way to know for certain is with a paternity test.



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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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